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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Nice alternative to the peanut variety. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
2 cups sugar |
1 cup corn syrup (golden syrup) |
2 cups unblanched sliced almonds |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
2. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until dissolved.
3. Cook to the hard-ball stage (250F, 121C) and add the almonds and salt.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, to the hard-crack stage (300F, 150C).
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
6. Pour the mixture onto a well buttered slab or baking sheet and spread it out with a spatula, making it as thin as possible while it is still hot.
7. Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container.
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