Slow-Roasted Almonds

Here's a great “single ingredient” recipe of incomparable delight—slow-roasted almonds, which develop a deep rich flavor and also produce a wonderful fragrance. Simply seasoned with salt and served warm with a glass of chilled sherry, these almonds are one of the very best tapas I know.

Professional bakers often roast almonds in their shells for an hour in a slow oven (250°F) to obtain the most intense flavor. I've found this method extremely difficult to duplicate at home, a