Marie'S Roasted Almonds

1. 1

   Put your almonds in a pot and cover with at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse and cool the almonds.

3. 3

   Remove the skins by squeezing the almonds with your fingers. You can keep them under water to keep them from shooting across your kitchen like a little holiday missle.

4. 4

   Dry the almonds, then place them in a large skillet with the butter - over medium heat. When the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low. Stir the almonds occasionaly and cook to your desired brownness. Its like popcorn - some people like it slightly dark and crispy, others prefer golden and sweet.

5. 5

   Remove the almonds and drain the butter. Place the almonds in a brown paper bag and shake them around to remove the excess butter.

6. 6

   Salt to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.