Honig Brät Mandeln (Honey Roasted Almonds)

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread the almonds in a single layer in a shallow ungreased baking pan and place in cold oven.

2. 2

   Bake at 350º F, stirring occasionally, until the internal color of the nuts is tan to light brown, 12 to 15 minutes. (The nuts will continue roast a little more after they are removed from the oven.) Set the roasted almonds aside.

3. 3

   Thoroughly mix the sugar and salt.

4. 4

   Stir together the honey, water and oil in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Stir in the roasted almonds and continue to cook and stir until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the nuts, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Immediately transfer the almonds to a medium-size bowl into which some sugar mixture has been sprinkled.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture over the almonds and toss until they are evenly coated.

8. 8

   Spread the almonds out on wax paper.

9. 9

   When cool, store at room temperature in a tightly covered container or plastic bag for up to two weeks.

10. 10

    Makes 2 cups.