Ginger-Orange Almonds and Pears

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

Preparation

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Toss almonds with dried pears.
4. Make ahead: Up to 3 days; 1 week if you add dried pears just before eating.
5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.