GINGER-GLAZED ALMONDS WITH DRIED FRUIT

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Need a healthy snack to nibble on? These almonds are packed with flavor and are good for you, too! I found this recipe in this months Better Homes and Gardens magazine and just had to share. ENJOY!

Provided by StrikingEyes00

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whole blanched almonds or 1 cup natural california almonds
cooking spray
1 cup dried pears or 1 cup other dried fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat.
  • Stir in sugar, water, fresh ginger, salt, and ground ginger.
  • Cook until sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in almonds and remove from heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Spread almonds onto foil, and bake 25 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until almonds are golden (cut one open to test).
  • Transfer almonds on foil to a rack and cool completely.
  • Loosen with a spatula and combine with dried fruit.
  • Store mixture airtight for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 179.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.2

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