Ingredients

• Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x 3 cups raw almonds (about 1 lb.) 3 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne generous pinch or two mineral salt 1 heaping tablespoon sesame seeds (black and/or white)

Preparation

• Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mirin, maple syrup, cinnamon, chipotle powder and salt, mix well. Add the almonds to the mirin mixture and toss to coat. Add in sesame seeds and combine. On a large rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or silpat, spread almonds in an even layer. You may even like to sprinkle a little salt on top of the almonds for a little extra saltiness! Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, stirring once. Keep an eye on them after 15 minutes, so they don’t overcook and burn. Remove from oven, let cool and to harden.