Oh my yummy goodness! Do I have a treat for you. Tis the season for gift giving and food gifts are always a win-win. One of my holiday favorites has become Candied Pecans. Of course they could be eaten year round; however, they typically make an appearance around Thanksgiving and Christmas in my home. I recently decided to try my hand at a couple of almond recipes. One of them was for these Roasted Pumpkin Spiced Almonds.
Pumpkin Spiced Almonds
Pumpkin Spiced Almonds
I seriously didn’t know what to expect, but I can assure you they are packed with flavor and they won’t last long! My husband has asked several times for me to make more…. #score.
They look delicious, don’t they? You kinda want to reach in and grab one {giggle}. I found these darling little jars at Michael’s. They were the perfect size — kind of wishing I had bought more! Anywho, add a little twine around the lid with a handwritten tag… and voila!
Roasted Pumpkin Spiced Almonds
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole natural almonds
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat over to 350 degrees.
- Spread almonds in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from over and place on wire rack; cool 30 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- Grease 15x10x1 pan (or line with parchment paper); set aside.
- With a wire whisk, beat egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir in cooled almonds. Spread almonds in a single layer in prepared pan.
- Bake approximately 20 minutes or until almonds appear dry, stirring once halfway through baking.
- Transfer nuts to waxed paper, separating almonds into individual pieces; cool completely.
- Place almonds in air tight decorative container for gift giving or air tight containers for storage in refrigerator. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes 5-1/2 cups.
A perfect recipe for snacking or gift giving! This makes for a delicious weekend project, don’t you think? Enjoy.
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Hannah+Diane says
Yummy, yummy!
Kelly Rowe says
Indeed…yummy! Hope you’ll give them a try! You won’t be disappointed. HUGS!
Janet says
Hi Kelly,
Oh yum! Thanks for the recipe. Spiced nuts of any kind are always a hit. I also love candied walnuts. So festive for this time of year. Pinned 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Janet! I appreciate your kind words and the Pin! These will be a hit this season. Hope you’ll give them a try. 🙂 You have a wonderful weekend as well. xo.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Love spiced nuts this time of year!!
Kelly Rowe says
I agree Sommer! They are perfect for this time of year! Have a great weekend. HUGS.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
These look soo good I had to pin and stumble them so I can make them later! Yum!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Serena! I know that if you make these…you won’t be disappointed. They are addictive. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xo.
Sara // Simply Happenstance says
I struggle every year with what to give my dad for the holidays. He lives in another state, and I always try to ship him out something tasty! This is seriously PERFECT! I am so excited to whip up a batch and mail it out to him in December! Thanks for the idea, Kelly! xoxo
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Sara! 🙂 Men can be tough to buy for, so if they like nuts…these are a win-win! I’m bet he’ll love them. 🙂 Have a great weekend. xo.
Maryann+@+Domestically+Speaking says
Oh yum! I love almonds. I can’t wait to make some. I’m featuring your almonds tomorrow. Thanks for linking up to Inspire Me Monday.
Sassy says
Hi, sadly, I’m allergic to egg whites…is there something I could use instead to help secure the spices to the nuts? These sound so wonderful but I would end up at the ER 🙁 do you think if I lightly coated them with EVOO that would work or would that make them too greasy? Thanks!