Crunchy Almond Toffee Delight 🌟

Toffee Almond Crunch Recipe 🍬

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful combination of crunchy toffee, rich chocolate, and toasted almonds with this scrumptious Toffee Almond Crunch recipe. Whether you’re preparing for a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe promises to satisfy your sweet tooth in just under an hour! This recipe yields approximately 1 3/4 pounds of irresistible goodness, perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holidays or any special occasion.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 28
• Yield: 1 3/4 pounds

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 cups whole almonds, divided
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

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   • Lightly grease a 15-1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan, ensuring easy removal of the candy once it’s set.

2. Prepare the Toffee:

   • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup begins to bubble.

3. Incorporate Butter:

   • Stir in the butter, allowing it to melt and blend evenly with the syrup mixture.

4. Cook to Desired Temperature:

   • Set a candy thermometer in place and continue cooking the mixture, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 300° to 310° Fahrenheit (hard crack stage), which should take approximately 20 minutes.
   • Keep a close eye on the temperature, especially once it reaches 220°F, as things will progress quickly from there.

5. Add Almonds:

   • Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the mixture from the heat. Reserve 1/3 cup of almonds and stir the remaining 1 2/3 cups of almonds into the hot syrup until evenly coated.

6. Pour and Spread:

   • Immediately pour the hot almond mixture into the prepared pan. Work quickly and use two forks to spread the mixture evenly across the pan.

7. Cooling Stage:

   • Allow the candy to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This step ensures that the toffee sets properly before adding the chocolate layer.

8. Prepare the Chocolate Coating:

   • Meanwhile, in a heavy 1-quart saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and vegetable shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

9. Apply Chocolate Layer:

   • Once melted and smooth, remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
   • Carefully lift the toffee out of the pan as one piece and place it on a cutting board.
   • Use a narrow metal spatula to spread the warm chocolate evenly over the toffee surface.

10. Garnish and Set:

    • Sprinkle the reserved 1/3 cup of almonds over the warm chocolate layer, gently pressing them into the chocolate.
    • Let the candy stand until the chocolate has set, approximately 1 hour.

11. Break into Pieces:

    • Once the chocolate has set, use a sharp knife to break the hardened candy into pieces of your desired size.

12. Storage:

    • Layer the Toffee Almond Crunch between waxed paper in an airtight container to preserve its freshness and crunchiness.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 199.8
• Fat: 14.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
• Cholesterol: 17.4mg
• Sodium: 53.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 18.9g
  • Fiber: 1.8g
  • Sugar: 14.1g
• Protein: 2.9g

Keywords:

Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Stove Top

Enjoy your Toffee Almond Crunch! 🎉