Black Pepper Almonds - black pepper

Method

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Line large baking sheet with foil.
• Lightly butter foil.
• Mix pepper and salt in small bowl.
• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add sugar and 4 teaspoons water; stir until sugar dissolves.
• Add almonds; toss to coat.
• Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens and almonds are well coated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle half of pepper mixture over.
• Transfer almonds to baking sheet.
• Using spatula and working quickly, separate almonds.
• Sprinkle remaining pepper mixture over.
• Bake until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer sheet to rack; cool.
• (Can be made 4 days ahead.
• Store airtight at room temperature.)