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Spiced Roasted Almonds

Spiced almonds are sweet and spicy, and make a wonderful snack. If you’re relaxing in the evening, perhaps watching a movie and sipping a drink, why not enjoy a few of these as well?
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Treats
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 C. Sugar
  • ¼ tsp. Ground ginger
  • 1 C. Water
  • ¼ tsp. Nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • ¼ tsp. Ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Allspice
  • 3 C. Almonds unsalted

Instructions
 

  • Place the water, sugar, ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, salt and allspice in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to medium heat.
  • Pour the almonds and vanilla into the skillet, and continue to cook, stirring often, until the water is almost completely gone.
  • Once the mixture starts to look shiny, pour it into a single layer on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, and let cool.
  • Break apart and serve.