If whole blanched almonds aren't available, substitute whole raw almonds with skin on.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel*
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups whole blanched almonds
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Whisk egg white in medium bowl until foamy. Add sugar; whisk until frothy. Whisk in rosemary, fleur de sel, and cayenne. Add nuts; stir. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading nuts in single layer. Bake until golden, stirring every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on sheet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)
Step 2
*A type of sea salt, available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
