Sesame Almonds
Savory and slightly sweet, Sesame Almonds are a great party snack that can be made in about 20 minutes! Caramelized, with that yummy toasted sesame flavour, add these spicy almonds to any cocktail party for an amazing pairing with your favourite mixed drink.
These almonds are so easy to customize according to your preference. Like it spicier? Add more pepper flakes! Like them sweeter? Add more sugar! They are so easy to make, you’ll be experimenting with different flavour combinations before know it.
How long do Sesame Almonds take to make?
About 20 minutes; less than 5 minutes on the stove to blend all the delicious spices and coat the almonds, then an additional 15 minutes in the oven to further crisp them up.
Let’s talk about the ingredients for Sesame Almonds
Natural almonds — Are just waiting for you to add the flavour! You can buy big bags of them at warehouse clubs for not much money, and they last a long time in your pantry. Feel free to experiment with your favourite nuts.
Brown sugar – I chose brown sugar as the sweetener because I like the molasses-y tang. You could also use honey or maple syrup as the sweetener.
Sesame seeds – I used 1 tablespoon, but you could use more if you want them even more crusted.
Red pepper flakes – I used Korean red pepper flakes, and only ½ teaspoon but there’s tons of room in the recipe to add more if you like more heat!
Kosher salt – I usually use Diamond Crystal kosher salt which is less salty and melts well. If you’re using a coarser salt, keep in mind you might want to use a little less.
Sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar – All these add a wonderful acidity and umami flavour to the nuts.
Can Sesame Almonds be Gluten-Free?
Yes! The substitute I would make would be to use Tamari instead of soy sauce, for a gluten-free version.
Sesame Almonds
Equipment
- saucepan small
- Sheet pan
- parchment paper or silicone mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural almonds
- 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a sheet pan by lining with parchment paper, or a silicone mat.
- In a small pot over medium heat, add all of the ingredients.
- Stir until sugar has melted and the almonds are coated in the sesame seeds; about 2 minutes.
- Spread coated nuts in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking nuts apart, and adding to a serving dish.
- Nuts will keep in a sealed container for about a week.