How to Roast Raw Almonds in the Oven

Roasting raw almonds is simple to do and gives the almonds extra flavor.

Almonds are a healthy and flavorful source of protein. They can be enjoyed plain, chopped in salads or in main dishes and desserts. Raw almonds are uncooked and have a mild flavor. Roasted almonds are a bit nuttier tasting and make great additions to snack mixes and other recipes. While you can buy roasted almonds at the store, it's simple to roast your own raw almonds with the use of basic bakeware and a few minutes of your time.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups raw almonds
• Cookie sheet
• Spatula
• Plastic container
• 1 tsp. kosher salt (optional)
• 1 tbsp. melted butter (optional)
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heating your oven to a medium temperature setting will roast the almonds evenly, without burning them.

2. Measure 2 cups of raw almonds and spread them in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet. Almonds are naturally oily and do not need to be coated or mixed with any type of oil before roasting.

3. Roast the almonds for 10 to 12 minutes until the outer skin is golden brown. When properly roasted, almonds should have a pleasant nutty smell. Remove the almonds from the oven promptly so they don't burn.

4. 

   Lift the roasted almonds from the hot cookie sheet with a spatula.

   Scoop the almonds off of the cookie sheet with a spatula and place them in a low, wide plastic container. Leave the container open and allow the almonds to cool completely if you are leaving them plain.

5. 

   Cinnamon is a good complement to roasted almonds.

   Sprinkle the hot almonds with kosher salt for a salty snack or toss them in melted butter, then sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.

Tips & Warnings

• Add sliced, roasted almonds to a chicken salad.

• Substitute roasted almonds for peanuts in brittle.

• Roast smaller quantities of almonds in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir them frequently for even roasting.

• Use caution when handling fresh-from-the-oven roasted almonds as they will be hot and can burn your hands.

References

• Food: Dry Roasted Almonds
• The World's Healthiest Foods: Almonds: Tips for Preparing Almonds