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Honey-Spiced Almonds

These honey-spiced almonds offer a sophisticated balance of sweetness and warmth, making them an ideal vegetarian snack for any occasion. The combination of fragrant cumin, smoked paprika and a hint of cayenne pepper provides a deep, savoury flavour that perfectly complements the golden honey glaze. Toasted sesame seeds add an extra layer of crunch and nuttiness, elevating this simple pantry staple into something truly special for your guests to enjoy.

Ideal for autumn gatherings or as a homemade gift, this protein-rich snack is incredibly versatile. These nuts are wonderful served alongside a glass of chilled wine or as part of a festive grazing board. Because they are baked at a low temperature, the spices toast gently without burning, ensuring a mellow heat and a crisp finish that keeps well in an airtight container for several days.

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Ingredients for Honey-Spiced Almonds

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1450ml whole, blanched almonds

  • 80ml honey

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds

How to make Honey-Spiced Almonds

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

  2. Heat a large sauté pan on high, and add olive oil. Add almonds to pan, toast for 1 minute stirring often, and reduce heat to low. Continue to stir until the almonds are light golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Add honey and spices, salt and sesame seeds and stir to coat evenly.

  3. Spread nuts out evenly on to a large sheet tray and place in the oven until honey is dry, 10-15 minutes. Allow nuts to cool before serving.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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