Glazed Sesame Almonds

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Glazed Sesame AlmondsCrunchy 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.2 user reviews.
Glazed Sesame Almonds

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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

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