Ginger-Orange Almonds and Pears

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Crystallized ginger and ground ginger give extra kick to this morning flavor-lifter for hot cereal or yogurt.
How to Make It
Step 1
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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.
Step 2
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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.
Step 3
3
Toss almonds with dried pears.
Step 4
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Make ahead: Up to 3 days; 1 week if you add dried pears just before eating.
Step 5
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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