How to Toast Almonds

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

A handful of almonds is a real treasure, both from a nutrition and a culinary standpoint. Take that handful and toast it until golden brown and fragrant and you’ve just upped their appeal. When almonds go from raw to roasted, it makes them more flavorful and pleasingly crunchy, both big wins as far as I’m concerned. If you’re wondering the best way to get the job done, I’ve got you covered. 

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Two Ways to Toast Almonds

There are two basic approaches to toasting almonds. You can pile them onto a baking sheet and toast them in the oven, a method that works well for a large volume of nuts. Alternatively, toast them in a skillet on the stove, which is my preferred method if I don’t want to wait for the oven to heat up or just need a small amount. 

Tips for Toasting Almonds

Here are a few tips that may come in handy: 

• Whether you’re toasting whole, sliced, or slivered almonds, the method is exactly the same. Just know that smaller pieces cook a bit quicker. 
• Store raw or roasted almonds in the fridge. They’re an oil-rich ingredient, which makes them more perishable. You can also store them in the freezer, which will extend shelf life even further. 
• If making almond milk at home, it’s best to stick with raw, not roasted almonds.

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Our Favorite Recipes that Call for Almonds

• Chia Pudding with Blueberries and Almonds
• Chewy Almond Squares
• Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds
• Green Beans with Almonds and Thyme
• Grain Free Apple Honey Cake
• Strawberry Eton Mess

Toast Almonds in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the almonds:

Spread the almonds on a large baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are fragrant and a deeper shade of brown, 11 to 12 minutes. For sliced or slivered almonds this will take about 8 minutes. Flip the nuts with a spatula about halfway through. Keep a close eye on them, since they can easily burn.

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Cool the almonds:

Leave almonds on the baking sheet until completely cooled.

Toast Almonds on the Stove Top

Toast on a skillet:

Set a medium to large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the almonds. After 30 seconds, stir the almonds, trying to flip them over so that they are evenly browned, until fragrant and mottled with brown spots, 11 to 12 minutes. For sliced or slivered almonds, this will take about 6 minutes. Don’t walk away from the stove, since the nuts can quickly burn.

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Cool the almonds:

Transfer the nuts onto a plate to fully cool.

Store the Almonds

Transfer to a container:

Transfer the cooled almonds into a jar or lidded other container with a tight seal and store in the fridge for up to 3 months or freezer for up to 6 months.

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