Mint Almonds
By: Sally James
This is my alternative to the “after dinner mint” where roasted almonds are coated in a sweet, minty powder. The almonds and mint together are so morish, you’ll find it hard to stop at one. Great with coffee or just to snack on!
By Sally James
- Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint essence
Directions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place nuts on an oven tray and roast for 5-7 minutes or until aromatic and golden inside.
- Melt the honey in a small saucepan and add the almonds. Mix well, so all the nuts are coated in the honey, then turn into a sieve to drain off excess.
- Place the corn starch and sugar in a large zip lock bag. Add a few drops essence and shake bag well. Taste to see if there is enough mint flavor, and add more until you like the balance.
- Add almonds, seal bag and toss well, so all almonds have a thick white coating.
- Turn out mixture onto a paper lined tray to cool completely before placing in a glass jar or airtight container. These will keep in a cool spot or the refrigerator for 1-2 months.