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Almond Brittle

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup (Rogers)
  • 1/3 + 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • Semi sweet bakers chocolate

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Toast almonds and set aside 1/3 for the top and 1/2 to mix into the brittle.

Step 2

Mix all other ingredients,except almonds, in pot over med heat.

Step 3

Cook until boiling and golden brown (hard ball or brittle thread stage when put in cold water)

Step 4

Remove from heat and mix in almonds.

Step 5

Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Step 6

Let cool for a few minutes and gently wipe off excess butter from top of brittle. While still hot rub the squares of baking chocolate over the top to melt.

Step 7

Sprinkle with almonds.

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