Tamari Almonds

One of our favorite salty snacks is Tamari Almonds. I used to buy them by the case, when I had the Health Food Business. They always remind me of my brother - he'll happily empty a jar for me when he visits...but we live so far away, that doesn't happen nearly often enough. :-( So this recipe is for you Ryan! Much Love, Sis

TAMARI ALMONDS

6C of Whole Almonds (raw)
1/2 C Tamari (Soy Sauce), or Braggs Liquid Aminos*
1/2 tsp Sugar (of choice, I use maple), or honey

• Put oven rack in the upper two-thirds of your oven and prehet it to 300 degrees
• Spread almonds out on two baking sheets in a single layer
• Toast for 15 minutes
• Meanwhile - mix tamari and sugar in a large bowl
• Add hot almonds into tamari and mix to coat evenly - every so often, letting marinate for 5 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to put almonds back on the baking sheets in a single layer. (Discarding or saving tamari to use for dinner that night!)
• Bake again for 25 minutes; switching trays and stirring the pans once half way through the process.
• The outsides will turn dark brown and the insides will turn golden.
• Let cool and store in an airtight container. (I love to use 1/2 gallon Mason Jars)

These make great snacks on game night, great toppings for salads, a nice filler on a buffet table or tasty homemade gifts.

* If this mix ends up being a little salty for you try using 1/3C Tamari plus 3T water. They won't be as salty. If your almonds are already salted, this might be something to consider.