Honig Brat Mandeln (Honey Roasted Almonds)

Ingredients

• 2 cups almonds, whole with skins on
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons almond oil or vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Spread the almonds in a single layer in a shallow ungreased baking pan and place in cold oven. Bake at 350°F, stirring occasionally, until the internal color of the nut is tan to light brown, 12 to 15 minutes. (The nuts will continue to roast a little more after they are removed from the oven.) Set the roasted almonds aside.

2. 2

   Thoroughly mix the sugar and salt, and set aside.

3. 3

   Stir together the honey, water, and oil in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the roasted almonds and continue to cook and stir until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the nuts, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Immediately transfer the almonds to a medium-sized bowl into which some sugar mixture has been sprinkled. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture over the almonds and toss until they are evenly coated. Spread the almonds out onto a silicon pad or parchment paper. When cool, store at room temperature in a tightly covered container or plastic bag. Will keep up to 2 weeks.