Simple Roasted Almonds

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 11 ounces fresh almonds (2 cups)
• water, for blanching (optional)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• 2 bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat, add the almonds and boil for 30 seconds drain, then immediately wrap the almonds in a kitchen towel and rub them in the towel to loosen the skins pinch the almonds from the skins; the almonds should slip out easily this step is optional and can be skipped.
• 3 transfer the almonds to a heavy rimmed baking sheet.
• 4 add the oil and toss to coat evenly.
• 5 add the salt and toss again.
• 6 place in the oven and toast, stirring the almonds once or twice so they brown evenly (about every 5 minutes), until golden brown and fragrant, 20 to 30 minutes.
• 7 transfer to paper towels to cool completely, about 1 hour, before serving.
• 8 adjustments: omit oil and salt and toast as directed above for plain roasted almonds.
• 9 be sure to purchase fresh almonds and not almonds that are"smoked" or"salted"- those are generally already roasted.
• 10 total time is listed as 1 hour 30 minutes, with the"cooking" time as time allowed for almonds to cool completely.