Almond Honey

Type: 
Jams and Spreads

Studded with crisp whole almonds, this amazing honey is truly unique and delicious! Almond fans are certain to go nuts! This simplest of recipes can turn an ordinary breakfast into a culinary experience! - No exaggeration!

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup (250 mL) liquid honey
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) almond extract
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole almonds (with skins)
Directions: 
  1. Pour honey into a medium bowl. First, stir extract in thoroughly, and then carefully stir in almonds.
  2. Store in a well sealed jar at room temperature for up to several weeks.
  3. Stir well before using. Serve in a shallow dish or spread directly on buttered toast/ English muffins or bagels.
Yield: 
Makes 1 1/3 cups (325 mL)
Credit: 
Margaret Dickenson, P. H. Ec.
Additional information: 

"This recipe, personally created by Margaret Dickenson, P. H. Ec., and the photo, taken by her husband, Larry, appear in Margaret's Table - Easy Cooking & Inspiring Entertaining. This cookbook, which has won four major international awards, was recognized by Edouard Cointreau, President of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, as "Best of the Best" cookbooks from the past 12 years in the entertaining category. This award was presented during the Frankfurt Book Fair."