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Pickled Plum-Tangerine Almonds

Whole roasted natural almonds are lightly coated in whipped egg whites flavored with light brown sugar, the sweet-citrusy taste of tangerine and the compliment of pickled plum puree with a touch of java plum powder - all baked to a flavorsome crunch for everyday snacking. The intriguing, natural purple color of the flavored almonds drives consumer interest. Developed by Chef Rob Corliss of ATE on behalf of the Almond Board of California

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Difficulty

Hard

Ingredients
Serves: 9
  • 8 oz Natural almonds, whole roasted
  • 1.5 oz Light brown sugar
  • 0.40 oz Tangerine powder, separated into two 0.20 oz portions
  • 0.20 oz Java plum powder, separated into two 0.10 oz portions
  • 1 oz Egg white, fresh
  • 0.50 fl oz Water, tap, cold
  • 0.60 oz Pickled plum puree
  • 0.05 oz Freeze dried raspberries, powder
Preparation
  1. Place light brown sugar, one .20 oz. portion of tangerine powder and one .10 oz. portion of java plum powder in a mixing bowl and whisk to evenly combine. Reserve.
  2. Place egg white and water in a separate mixing bowl and whisk to a frothy state. Add pickled plum puree and whisk to evenly combine.
  3. Add almonds to whisked egg white mixture and toss/stir to evenly combine and coat the almonds.
  4. Add reserved brown sugar mixture (from step 1) to the almonds and toss/stir to evenly combine and coat the almonds.
  5. Spread the coated almonds, in a single layer, onto a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake in 225 degrees F convection oven for approximately 1 hour - stirring every 15 minutes, until the almonds are dry.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately place hot almonds in a clean mixing bowl, then add the remaining .20 oz. tangerine powder, .10 oz. java plum powder and .05 oz. raspberry powder and toss to evenly combine. Place almonds on a clean sheet pan and cool almonds completely, at room temperature.
  7. Place Tangerine-Plum Almonds in a sealed container and store at room temperature.
Did you know?

In addition to almonds being a delicious ingredient in our recipes they’re also heart healthy, gut healthy, and full of vitamins and nutrients - explore Health & Nutrition to learn more. Not only that, almond farmers are dedicated to sustainability - find out how they’re Growing Good.