These deliciously addictive nuts are a super-easy treat when paired with a rich and buttery cheese.
Cheese and an accompaniment make an outstanding hostess or holiday gift with a personal touch! 2 tbsp.
butter 1/3 c.
honey ¼ tsp.
salt 1/8 tsp.
cayenne, more to taste ½ tsp.
allspice 2 c.
almonds, roasted and unsalted ½ c.
turbinado sugar ¼ tsp.
cayenne ¼ tsp.
salt 1 tsp.
cinnamon In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add honey, salt, 1/8 tsp.
cayenne and allspice.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils for 1 minute.
Add almonds, stirring constantly.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a greased sheet of aluminum foil, being careful to drain off as much syrup as possible.
Nuts will be sticky.
In a gallon size baggie, combine turbinado sugar, ¼ tsp.
cayenne, salt and cinnamon.
Add approximately 1 cup of nuts to baggie and coat with sugar mixture.
Remove nuts from bag and repeat with remaining nuts.
Allow to cool thoroughly prior to packing into gift jars or an airtight container.
Get a head start on the holidays - make these well in advance and store in an airtight freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Serve these almonds with a variety of great cheeses.
The best matches will be those with a more buttery flavor profile such as Brie, Gouda, Cheddar, Fontina or Asiago.
Bolder cheeses like Blue will also work but may overpower the flavor of the nuts.