How can I achieve perfect consistency with honey-roasted almonds?

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I would like to roast my own almonds (or other nuts) with honey. Ideally, at the end of the roasting, the nuts should be slightly caramelized and have absorbed most of the flavour from the honey; they should also be just a little bit sticky (but not wet).

What combination of factors will successfully produce this end result? Specifically I am hoping to answer the following questions:

  • What ratio of honey to nuts is appropriate, such that the nuts will get evenly-coated and have the sticky-dry consistency noted above?

  • Is there a relationship between how much honey is used and how early it needs to be applied? In other words, if I apply the honey very early, will I need to use more of it?

  • Is it always better to apply as early as possible or is there a point at which I'll get diminishing returns or even negative effects (such as risk of burning)?

  • Is it necessary or even beneficial to apply the honey in stages in an attempt to get multiple "coats"?

  • What is the ideal roasting time and temperature for almonds specifically? ("Ideal" in this case would mean just long and hot enough to bake all or most of the honey into the nuts while caramelizing but not burning them.)



Best Answer

I find roasting any nut simpler with a bit of glue, some egg white in addition to any flavouring. I use one egg white mixed with a bit of water per 2C of nuts. Toss in the egg white, then in the flavour (salt, sugar, honey, spice, etc.), and bake off at 300-350, depending on the size of nut (lower for larger nuts).




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Why are my roasted almonds chewy?

It will seem like they are done roasting before they are done roasting. It's tempting to reach in and taste one of those hot little numbers about 12 hours in, but you will notice they are still chewy on the inside, still retaining moisture. Leave them in until they are crisp to the touch.

Do roasted almonds need to be soaked?

Almonds are very hard to digest by humans, if they are not soaked. Like other seeds, almonds contain enzyme inhibitors, chemicals that help keep them dormant until growing conditions are correct. According to the International Primate Association, these substances can make almonds more difficult for humans to digest.

How do you get seasoning to stick to roasted almonds?

To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg white, butter or blanch the nuts in boiling water (see my recipe below). Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat-- you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.

How do you make soft almonds crispy?

How to Refresh Stale Almonds
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour the almonds onto the baking sheet so that they rest in a single layer.
  • Place the baking sheet on the center rack in the oven. ...
  • Roast the almonds for 5 minutes or so, just long enough to crisp them and restore their flavor.





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