These salted almonds are super simple to make and they are very delicious. We normally use these almonds as a pre-dinner snack when having guests or pack them in small bag and bring them to work. They are perfect as a healthy snack in the late afternoon when you are just really hungry and the dinner is still hours away.
These homemade salted almonds are simple to make and it takes only about 40 minutes to make a batch. First let the almonds soak in a brine for about 20 minutes and then bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes – and that’s it. If you are more into a sweet almond snack I would like to recommend these sugar roasted almonds which is a traditional Nordic treat especially during Christmas and the winter months. They are also super delicious and great as a snack for special occasions.
Salted Almonds
200 g (7 oz)
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Danish title: Saltede mandler
Ingredients:
200 g (7 oz) almonds
4 tbsp salt
2-4 dl (1-2 cups) boiling water
Instructions:
Step 1: Boil 2 dl (1 cup) of water and dissolve 4 tablespoons of salt in it. Turn off the heat.
Step 2: Pour the almonds into the water and let them soak for about 20 minutes.
Step 3: Drain the water from the almonds. Place the almonds in an even layer on an oven tray/pan lined with baking paper.
Step 4: Sprinkle the almonds with some extra salt and bake them at 150 C (300 F) for about 20 minutes.
I’m from Scotland, and have been looking out for salted almonds after reading that they go well with a glass of Sherry. I have only been able to find unsalted, so I’ll have to try this out. Cheers!
HI David. I happy that you find my recipe- They are very simple to make and they have a great salt taste. I hope you like them. :-) Regards Kim
Hello,
This sounds yummy, Have you by any chance tried the soaking in brine process with other nuts and seeds such as shelled sunflower and pumpkin seeds or hazelnuts?
I’m curious if it would be the same technique
Hi Sean. They are really good and easy to make. I’ve never tried the soak in brine for other nuts but I can only imagine that I will work for other nuts as well. I’ve a plan that I will try to make some different types of nuts for the coming new year eve
Delighted to find this recipe, just back from Norway and loved the way they put these salted almonds on the table at the start of a meal. Thank you!
I love the fact that there’s no additional oil to be added–all of the other recipes I’ve found have called for the hot, roasted nuts to be tossed in a bit of oil before cooling. Who needs it!!!!!
What is a d liter????
HI. That is a deciliter (dl), the most commend way of measuring volumen in Europe.
What sort of cup? A usa measured cup?
That will not cover 7 ozs of almonds…!!!
Hi. I think your are right, thanks for letting me know. I have updated my recipe.
Very tasty thank you.
Super easy to make and super tasty. Thanks for the recipe
Am going to try with other nuts and also with some other seaoning too, like pepper and chilli
Thanks you! I just made these and they are nice and salty! It really worked! Genius! I had tried a lot of recipes and am so glad this one really worked! Do you have one for salt and vinegar almonds?
Thanks for your nice comment. I also like these a lot. I don’t have a recipe for salt and vinegar almonds. However, if you find a good one please e-mail it to me :-D
I’m from central California in the San Juaquine Valley. We farm almonds. I’ve been roasting myself and have tried several different recipes, but……this one is by far the most delicious recipe yet. The nuts I roast are 100% raw so have a stronger almond flavor than store bought. All commercially sold almonds are pasteurized to a certain degree because they are shaken to the ground during harvest. Yes even “raw” store bought almonds have been pasturized if they come from America. I just absolutely love this recipe. The nuts are super crunchy and have the best salty goodness to them of all other recipes. Most recipes call for oil and that is what drew me to your recipe – no oil. Great Job! Thank you.
I really happy that you like this recipe. I didn’t know that store bought almonds are pasteurized. When I come to California again I’ll absolutely try to get some real ‘raw’ almonds :-)
How long will these almonds last in a sealed container?
They will last for a very long time. Just look at the expiration date on the package which the almonds came in.
This is a great recipe, thank you for sharing.
Came across this recipe and tried it immediately. They taste heavenly! I will be making these again and again.. Thank you very much for sharing it, Kim!
I’m happy that you like the recipe. It’s also one of my top favorites :-)
These are awesome! I have been looking for a lower salt version than I can find in stores. This allows me to control the amount of salt that I put on and in the almonds. Made a batch following the recipe here and they are excellent! Then made another batch with less salt, but then also coated the almonds in maple syrup, a small amount of veg oil, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/8 tsp cayenne powder. Sprinkled large grain sea salt before roasting. AMAZING!
just wanted to say that these are the best! i have made them for a few times now, and recommended this recipe to my friends! :) well done
Thanks. I also really like them :-)