Spicy Glazed Almonds
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Spicy Glazed Almonds—a perfect blend of crunchy, sweet, and fiery flavors! Featuring raw almonds coated in a luscious glaze of honey, butter, and sugar, this recipe takes things up a notch with a bold seasoning mix of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, paprika, and a touch of salt. The almonds are cooked on the stovetop until the glaze thickens, then baked to perfection for an unbeatable crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, these easy-to-make almonds are perfect for entertaining, gifting, or simply treating yourself. Whether you're looking for a savory snack or a unique appetizer, these spicy glazed almonds are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large skillet or non-stick pan, combine the butter, sugar, honey, water, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, and paprika over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the butter melts, and the mixture begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the raw almonds to the pan and stir thoroughly to coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
Continue cooking the almonds over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid thickens and clings to the almonds.
Transfer the coated almonds to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them in an even single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, checking frequently to prevent burning.
Remove the almonds from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The glaze will harden as they cool.
Once fully cooled, break apart any clusters and store the almonds in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2441 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2141 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
