Ridiculously Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Cooling Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 27 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
126 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
Argentinian
Ridiculously Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds
Description
Ridiculously Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds start by combining whole almonds with pure maple syrup, butter, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and curry powder. The mixture is microwaved in intervals to ensure the syrup and butter coat the almonds evenly before baking. The almonds bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan at a moderate temperature, allowing them to roast and caramelize without burning. Stirring partway through the oven time redistributes the almonds for even roasting, while letting them cool inside the oven helps them crisp fully. The flavor blends the sweetness of maple syrup with warm cinnamon and a subtle hint of curry, balanced by salt, creating a complex taste.
This preparation method gives the almonds a crunchy texture coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze. They can be served as a snack, added to salads, or used as a garnish on desserts. Adjusting the salt allows fine-tuning of sweetness versus savoriness.
Microwave times should be adjusted depending on your microwave wattage, aiming for most of the syrup-butter mixture to absorb before baking. Metric measurement conversions are available by toggling the recipe's settings. Storing in an airtight container will maintain the almonds’ crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds whole
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter I use salted butter
- ½-¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
For the prep:
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
For the roasted almonds:
- Combine the almonds, maple syrup, butter, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, cinnamon and curry in a medium-large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir well to coat the almonds. Carefully remove 1 or 2 almonds and taste. Add a pinch more salt, if desired.
- Microwave for 1 minute then stir. Repeat this 3 times for a total of 4 minutes in the microwave.
- Turn the almonds out onto the prepared sheet pan and spread to an even layer across the surface of the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and stir to redistribute the almonds, again spreading them across the pan to an even layer.
- Bake for another 10 minutes. Do not stir this time. Just turn the oven off and let the pan with the nuts remain inside until the oven is completely cool. I usually let them sit overnight.
- Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the nuts to an airtight glass jar or container.
To store:
- These nuts will keep well in an airtight glass jar for several weeks. (I’ve found that they don’t keep as well stored in plastic containers or ziplock bags.)
Notes
- Adjust microwave time based on your microwave's wattage to ensure the glaze coats the almonds without burning.
- Use a parchment-lined sheet pan to prevent sticking during baking.
- Allow almonds to cool in the turned-off oven to develop a crisp texture.
- Toggle the recipe display for metric measurements when needed.
- The glaze balances maple sweetness with cinnamon, curry, and salt for unique flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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