Caramelized Cayenne Almonds |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Make these ahead of time, cool, and store in an airtight container. Serve this spicy-sweet snack with beverages before dinner. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/3 cup water |
1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 cups blanched almonds |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add nuts to pan, and cook 22 minutes or until sugar mixture thickens and coats nuts, stirring occasionally. Immediately spread nut mixture in a single layer on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Separate nuts with 2 forks. Cool completely.
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