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Sweet and spicy almonds - a gluten free and vegan holiday treat.

Sweet 'N Spicy Roasted Almonds

Kelly Roenicke
These nuts are spicy and sweet and a delicious snack!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Servings 18
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups raw almonds
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer and roast for about 10 minutes. Mix sugars, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Pour maple syrup, oil, and water into a large skillet and heat for a couple of minutes. Stir. Add toasted almonds and stir so they are all coated.
  • Transfer nuts to the large bowl with the sugar mixture using a slotted spoon,(don’t pour the extra liquid into the bowl); stir to coat. Cool in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 324mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.5mg
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