Sugar Spiced Almonds

Directions

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound blanched almonds

½ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

⅜ teaspoon sweet paprika

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Methods :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine almonds and olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Allow almonds to cool slightly.

While almonds are baking, mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over almonds and toss again. Spread almonds in a single layer and continue to bake until spices are fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool before serving.