Best 6 Honey Spiced Almonds Recipes

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Honey spiced almonds are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own, added to trail mix, or used as a topping for salads and yogurt. They are also a great gift for friends and family. The combination of sweet honey, warm spices, and crunchy almonds make them a popular treat that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own honey spiced almonds at home. Let's explore some mouthwatering recipes that will guide you in creating this delightful treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (serving size 1/4 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole unsalted almonds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir the spices into the oil and cook, stirring until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are warm and the spices are evenly distributed. Add the hot pepper sauce and stir to distribute. Remove the almonds from the pan and allow them to cool before serving.

HONEY-SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Katie Brown

Categories     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Almond     Poker/Game Night     Honey     Engagement Party     Party

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups whole, blanched almonds
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • 2. Heat a large sauté pan on high, and add olive oil. Add almonds to pan, toast for 1 minute stirring often, and reduce heat to low. Continue to stir until the almonds are light golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Add honey and spices, salt and sesame seeds and stir to coat evenly.
  • 3. Spread nuts out evenly on to a large sheet tray and place in the oven until honey is dry, 10-15 minutes. Allow nuts to cool before serving.

HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS



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These are great for snacking!

Provided by Behr

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole almonds
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon almond oil

Steps:

  • Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in a cold oven.
  • Turn oven on to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake almonds, stirring occasionally, until light tan and fragrant, 12 to 15 minutes. The nuts will continue to cook after removing from oven.
  • Meanwhile, mix sugar and salt together in a small bowl; sprinkle about 1 tablespoon sugar mixture into a large bowl.
  • Stir honey, water, and almond oil together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add almonds; cook and stir until almonds have absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer coated almonds to the large bowl sprinkled with sugar mixture. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over almonds; toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread almonds onto waxed paper to cool completely. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered container or plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 120.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS



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An addictive snack that's great for parties or just having around the house--you'll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

Provided by katiebecck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ cups whole almonds
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake: they burn quickly.
  • Stir together the sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Stir together the water, honey, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the toasted almonds until evenly moistened. Pour the almonds into the sugar and spice mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto baking sheets in a single layer, and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SPICY ALMONDS



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We like to venture out into the mountain range that surrounds our family cabin. These nuts never taste better than when we enjoy them together at the peak of an amazing hike. Almonds are extremely nutritious, and when dressed up with a wonderful blend of spices, they go from ordinary to awesome! -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2.50 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white, room temperature
2-1/2 cups unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Add almonds; toss to coat. Sprinkle with spice mixture; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HONEY & SPICE ROASTED ALMONDS



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Seasoned nut mixes can be expensive to buy. So I buy unblanched almonds to toast and season at home. The sweet honey and spicy cayenne pepper come together beautifully.-Patty Getzin, Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Arrange almonds in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once., In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add roasted almonds and honey; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; cook 1 minute longer or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; add reserved sugar mixture and toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use raw almonds for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the almonds in a single layer to ensure even browning.
  • Watch the almonds closely while toasting to prevent burning.
  • Allow the almonds to cool completely before adding the honey mixture.
  • Use a heatproof bowl to mix the honey mixture to prevent the honey from crystallizing.
  • Stir the almonds in the honey mixture until they are evenly coated.
  • Spread the almonds out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake until they are dry and sticky.
  • Allow the almonds to cool completely before storing.

Conclusion:

Honey spiced almonds are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to salads, yogurt, or trail mix. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own honey spiced almonds at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of honey spiced almonds.

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