Ginger and honey give an awesome twist to the classic burnt sugar almonds that I usually make this time of year.
These are so much healthier with loads less sugar and they turned out even more delicious than the sugared ones everyone loves. These disappeared ridiculously fast!
Ginger and Honey Roasted Almonds
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Purple Foodie
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or another flavorless and odorless oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place the nuts on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until nuts are fragrant, approximately 15 minutes. While the nuts are roasting, combine the sugar, salt and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the honey, water and oil and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the almonds when they are done in the oven. Cook, stirring every so often, until all the liquid has evaporated and the honey has thoroughly coated the almonds. This should take less than 5 minutes. The almonds should be shiny at this point.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the coated almonds, about a tablespoon at a time. Stir well between each addition. Once all of the sugar is combined with the nuts, toss to combine thoroughly. Spread the warm almonds in a single layer on top of parchment paper or a silpat mat to cool. Use a couple of forks or your fingers to separate the still warm almonds if they clump together while they are cooling.
- Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
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Francesca says
What a delicious snack, I love ginger! have a nice weekend, hello from Rome!
Joanne says
You should know that I am a ginger addict. Want.
Sue/the view from great island says
I love roasted nuts, it's really amazing how much more flavor they have. I agree, these are so much more appetizing than the sticky sweet ones.
Jenn says
Oooh.. I love this flavor combination! The perfect little holiday snack.. and they would make a great gift too!
Anisha says
Love all the flavours in this… It is very new to me, even the sugared almonds. I'd love to try these…
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
Definitely going to have to try these!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Love this idea – im having people over at the weekend – Im going to give these a try – perfect!
Mary x
Mallory says
Yummy! By the way you typed "giner" instead of "ginger" in the recipe. haha
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
I love burnt sugar almonds! And since I love them so much, I will just have to give these a try. Thanks Mary!
Mary says
Thanks, Mallory! It's fixed now.
nancy at good food matters says
oh, my! what a terrific twist for the toasted almonds–honey and ginger–no wonder they disappeared so fast.
Lizzy says
Mmmmm….I love the addition of ginger! So delish!
Beth says
Everything is better with ginger added. These look terrific!
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love almonds and this recipe would make them taste even better. Great snack idea.
sportsglutton says
These must smell out of this world when baking!
Chris says
I got so addicted to these things last year. I like adding a little cayenne to mine to give it a kick to offset the sweet.
Mary says
That sounds fabulous, Chris. I'm going to try a spicy variety next.
Elaine says
We made these today, and they are very good.
Kazzie Ice says
this looks like an awesome recipe to make for gifts, and I can't wait to try it out, but how long would they keep for please?