TOAST BLANCHED ALMONDS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat, add the almonds and boil for 30 seconds Drain, then immediately wrap the almonds in a kitchen towel and rub them in the towel to loosen the skins Pinch the almonds from the skins; the almonds should slip out easily This step is optional and can be skipped.
• Transfer the almonds to a heavy rimmed baking sheet.
• Add the oil and toss to coat evenly.
• Add the salt and toss again.
• Place in the oven and toast, stirring the almonds once or twice so they brown evenly (about every 5 minutes), until golden brown and fragrant, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to cool completely, about 1 hour, before serving.
• Adjustments: Omit oil and salt and toast as directed above for plain roasted almonds.
• Be sure to purchase fresh almonds and not almonds that are"smoked" or"salted"- those are generally already roasted.
• Total time is listed as 1 hour 30 minutes, with the"cooking" time as time allowed for almonds to cool completely.

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.