Orange Marjoram Candied Almonds

Addictively delicious!

YIELD: 4 cups

Wine Pairing:  2014 Pietro Family Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups whole almonds, raw and unsalted
• 2 Tbsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Orange Infused Honey
• 2 Tbs. GC Napa Valley Natural Orange Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Marjoram Finishing Sea Salt
• 2 tsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Lemon Tellicherry Pepper

TO PREPARE

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place almonds in large mixing bowl.
3. Warm the Orange Honey in a microwave at 10 second intervals to a pourable consistency.
4. Add the Orange Honey and Orange Olive Oil to the almonds. Mix to evenly coat.
5. Spread coated almonds in a single layer onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle Lemon Tellicherry Pepper and Marjoram Finishing Sea Salt evenly over the almonds.
7. Bake 15-20 minutes, stirring almonds every 5 minutes to prevent burning. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet.

TO SERVE

SHOPPING LIST

• 1 lb. whole almonds, raw and unsalted
• Parchment paper, 1 sheet