Spiced Marcona Almonds

Name: Spiced Marcona Almonds
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon smoked hot or sweet Spanish paprika; 2 cups blanched Marcona almonds (10 ounces); parchment paper

If you have trouble finding Marcona almonds, you can substitute regular blanched almonds. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr (includes cooling)

August 20, 2004

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Spiced Marcona AlmondsGeorge Whiteside

Cooks' note:

Almonds can be made 5 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

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