Honey Roasted Almonds

A wonderful snack and good to give as gifts too. Great for on the run! Adapted from the California Almond Board.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole almonds
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated  orange peel (zest)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2  teaspoons  almond oil (or you may use hazelnut oil, or a neutral tasting oil with a drop or two of almond extract )

Directions

1. Spread the almonds in a shallow baking pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally; cool.
3. In small saucepan blend soy sauce with the honey. Stir in orange peel, garlic powder and ground ginger.
4. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in almonds; toss to coat evenly. Boil, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
5. Toss with almond oil.
6. Place almonds on cookie sheet in a single layer, separating almonds. Bake at 250*F., 15 minutes.
7. Pour out onto oiled waxed paper.
8. Toss and separate every 5 minutes until cool.
9. Store in tightly closed plastic bag.