Fennel Almonds

Great on Salads or just munching on them by themselves, these tasty almonds will wake up your taste buds with bold flavors that will make you wonder how you lived without them.

Nonstick Vegetable Cooking Spray
6 Tblsp. Granulated Sugar
2 tsp. Whole Fennel Seeds
1/4 tsp. Dried Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups Almonds ( I use whole almonds for munching and slivered almonds for salads)
1-1/2 Tblsp. Water

Preheat oven to 325.  Line baking sheet with foil.  Spray with nonstick spray. Combine sugar, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper and salt in medium bowl.  Stir in almonds and water.  Spread mixture in a single layer on baking sheet.  Bake until golden brown and sugar is melted and glazes the almonds, stirring often.  About 20 minutes should do it.   Let cool and separate as they cool down. These can be prepared days ahead of time.  I just always keep some on hand.