Maple Glazed Almonds Food

MAPLE GLAZED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
• Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Combine maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Whisk well so spices are incorporated well into the syrup.
• Pour over almonds and stir. Make sure all almonds are coated well.
• Place in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool on sheet.
• When cooled completely, put into an air-tight container.

MAPLE ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Toss almonds with maple syrup and salt.
• Add oil last, and toss to coat.
• Spread coated almonds on baking sheet lined with parchmment paper.
• Bake until roasted and syrup has thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Be careful not to let them burn, which can easily happen with maple syrup.
• Let cool on pan.
• Break apart any clumps while still a bit warm or the sugar will crack off.
• When completely cool, store in airtight container at room temp.
• Keeps 1 month.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook 2 pounds carrots (cut on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 3 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons each maple syrup and white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes. Toss the almond mixture with 2 tablespoons each chopped chives and parsley; season with salt. Sprinkle over the carrots.

MAPLE-GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the syrup through cornstarch solution until smooth.
• Place the fillets skin-side-down in a shallow baking pan.
• Pour the syrup mixture over the salmon.
• Bake about 15-18 minutes at 450°F until the fish flakes easily; baste with glaze halfway through cooking.
• Sprinkle with scallion and almonds before serving.

MAPLE GLAZED TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH ALMOND SLIVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven on the broiler setting. Broil tenderloins 4 inches from the heat, turning once, for 20 to 22 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
• In small sauce pan, brown 1 tablespoon of butter. Add in 1 cup of maple syrup and heat until warm.
• Plate slices of tenderloin, drizzle syrup on top and cover with a sprinkle of almond slivers.
• Serve!