Sweet and Spicy Almonds

I had a bag of raw almonds sitting in the freezer for a little while, and whilst searching for food porn one evening, spotted this recipe for sweet and spicy almonds. I just HAD to make them!

I’ve slightly adjusted the amounts of ingredients in the original recipe. The result are almonds that are crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy and ever-so-slightly medicinal tasting – I guess that’s due to the fennel seed. And remember, almonds are good for you!

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS
Adapted from Joy the Baker - Sweet and Spicy Almonds

Ingredients
210 g (1 ½ c) whole, raw almonds
4 t water
1-1 ½ t chili flakes
½ t salt
2 t fennel seeds
50 g (¼ c) sugar

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F.

2. In a bowl, mix together the water, chili flakes, salt, fennel seeds and sugar to combine.

3. Add the almonds and toss to coat.

4. Place a single layer of the almonds on a parchment lined baking tray (pan) and bake for 25-37 minutes, stirring/tossing occasionally.

5. Separate with a fork, allow to cool in the tray (pan). The almonds can be stored in an air-tight container once cool. Enjoy!