Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped moist-looking dried pears

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, gently toss and rub almonds with salt, ground ginger, orange zest, oil, honey, and crystallized ginger until evenly coated.
  • Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, turning nuts halfway through baking, until light golden, 5 to 10 minutes total. Let cool completely.
  • Toss almonds with dried pears.
  • Make ahead: Up to 3 days; 1 week if you add dried pears just before eating.
  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.