Sweet & Salty Honey Roasted Almonds with Citrus & Thyme
These easy honey roasted almonds are crunchy, lightly sticky, and perfectly balanced between sweet and salty. Fresh citrus juice, thyme, paprika, and salt give them a bright, savory flavor that makes them irresistible for snacking or entertaining.
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh Sumo citrus juice sub with mandarin or orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- sumo citrus zest for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the almonds, honey, olive oil, Sumo citrus juice, fresh thyme, paprika, and flaky sea salt to a medium bowl.
- Toss until the almonds are evenly coated.
- Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the almonds are golden, fragrant, and coated in the honey-citrus mixture.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the almonds cool completely, about 20 minutes. The coating will continue to set as the almonds cool.
- Break apart any clusters and serve with a little citrus zest (optional)
Notes
Store completely cooled almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
For easier cleanup, use parchment paper. Watch the almonds closely during the final few minutes of roasting because the honey coating can darken quickly.