Honey and Rosemary Activated Almonds

Instructions

• 1

  Place the almonds and salt in a bowl and cover with cold water. Cover and stand at room temperature for 12 hours. Activation initiates the sprouting process which increases nutritional value and enhances digestibility.

• 2

  Rinse under cold water and drain well. Spread in a single layer in the air fry basket.

• 3

  Place the basket in rack position 3. Set the oven to Dehydrate, Super Convection, 38°C, for 24 hours and press Start. Dehydrate until the almonds are dry and crunchy on the outside and still slightly soft in the center.

• 4

  Insert the wire rack into position 6. Adjust the oven to Bake, Convection, 175°C, for 8 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 5

  Place the almonds in a bowl, pour over the honey and stir to coat. Add the sugar, rosemary and salt and stir.

• 6

  Grease and line the roasting pan with parchment paper. Spread the almonds in a single layer in the pan.

• 7

  Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 8 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, rotate the pan, stir and continue cooking.

• 8

  The almonds should be golden brown. If not, cook for a couple more minutes. They will be extremely hot so take care when removing from the oven.

• 9

  Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.