Jean Pare’s Almond Roca Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Cook Time: 1 hour
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🍬 Recipe Category: Candy
🔎 Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Jean Pare’s Almond Roca, a cherished recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This classic candy treat combines the richness of butter, the sweetness of sugar, and the crunch of almonds, all coated in layers of decadent chocolate. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a special treat, this Almond Roca recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 7244.8
- Fat Content: 545.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 281.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 976.1mg
- Sodium Content: 2644.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 614.8g
- Fiber Content: 38.9g
- Sugar Content: 543.9g
- Protein Content: 59.3g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 1/3 cups whole almonds, divided
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, divided
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add sugar and stir to dissolve. |
| 2 | Stir in water and corn syrup and cook, over low heat, stirring often but gently, until candy thermometer reads 290°F. Be patient; this will take 30 to 40 minutes. |
| 3 | Remove from heat and remove thermometer. |
| 4 | Add the first amount of almonds to the pan, stir, and pour onto a greased 10×15 jelly roll pan about 1/4-inch deep; let cool. |
| 5 | Melt the first four ounces of chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often; cool until you can hold your hand on the saucepan but it still feels hot. |
| 6 | Spread melted chocolate over candy. |
| 7 | Sprinkle with half of the remaining almonds. |
| 8 | Wait until the chocolate hardens, then cover with waxed paper, place another pan over top, and invert the candy pan; remove the top pan (you now have the candy sitting on wax paper on another baking sheet). |
| 9 | Melt the second amount of chocolate in a saucepan exactly as above; spread over candy when cool. |
| 10 | Sprinkle with remaining almonds. |
| 11 | Let it harden, then break into pieces. |
Enjoy the rich flavors and crunchy texture of this delightful Almond Roca recipe. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this homemade candy is sure to impress!
