Herb-Infused Roasted Almonds

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F. This temperature will ensure your almonds roast evenly, bringing out their natural sweetness and the flavors of the herbs.

2. Dissolve Salt

In a small bowl, dissolve the salt in the hot water. This simple step helps the salt to distribute evenly, coating each almond perfectly.

3. Combine Almonds and Herbs

Add the almonds to the bowl along with the thyme and winter savory leaves. Toss everything together until the almonds are thoroughly coated with the salt solution and the herbs are evenly distributed.

4. Spread Almonds

Spread the almonds in a single layer in a cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Roasting them in a single layer ensures that each almond gets its fair share of heat and becomes perfectly roasted.

5. Roast Almonds

Place the skillet or baking dish in the oven and roast the almonds for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir them every 5 minutes to ensure they roast evenly and don't burn. You'll know they're done when the insides are a beautiful golden brown.

6. Toss with Olive Oil

Once the almonds are roasted, transfer them to a mixing bowl and toss them with the olive oil. This step adds a lovely sheen and helps the herbs stick to the almonds even better.

7. Season to Taste

Finally, taste the almonds and add more salt if you prefer. The additional salt is optional, but it can enhance the flavors if needed.