Black Pepper Almonds

These are good with cocktails. Recipe from Bon Appetit

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 2/3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon black pepper
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup golden brown sugar, packed
• 4  teaspoons water
• 2 2⁄3 cups  blanched  whole almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line Large baking sheet with foil. Lightly butter foil.
2. Mix pepper and salt in small bowl.
3. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and 4 tsp water; stir until sugar dissolves. Add almonds; toss to coat. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens and almonds are well coated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer almonds to baking sheet. Using spatula and working quickly, separae almonds. Sprinkle remaining pepper mixture over.
5. Bake until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool.
6. Note: Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.