Glazed Sesame Almonds
This recipe makes 3 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per 1/4 cup (50 mL): about | - |
| cal | 266266 cal |
| pro | 7 g7g pro |
| total fat | 19 g19g total fat |
| sat. fat | 2 g2g sat. fat |
| carb | 20 g20g carb |
| fibre | 2 g2g fibre |
| chol | 0 mg0mg chol |
| sodium | 292 mg292mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 99 calcium |
| iron | 1010 iron |
| folate | 1010 folate |
Crunchy coated almonds are extra nutty with the sesame seeds. You can also use this coating on pecans, walnuts and cashews. Offer a jar of these nuts as a hostess present.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup water
- 3 cups whole unblanched almonds 3 cups whole unblanched almonds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1-1/2 sea salt 1-1/2 sea salt
- 1/4 tsp each cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp each cayenne pepper and ground ginger
Preparation
Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; grease and set aside.
In saucepan, bring sugar and water to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds; let stand, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in bowl, stir together sesame seeds, salt, cayenne pepper and ginger. Using slotted spoon, spoon almonds into bowl; toss to coat. Discard sugar mixture. Spread on prepared pan; roast in 350°F (180°C) oven, stirring once, until caramel colour, about 20 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month.)
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: January 2003
- Keywords : Christmas; Appetizers; Snacks; Cocktail Party; Sesame seeds; Almonds; Roast;
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