Almond Brittle

Submitted by Chef #856573

"A nice change from the peanut."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 0.50 lbs
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups raw almonds

directions

1. Mix baking soda, water and vanilla. Set aside.
2. Mix sugar, 1/2 cup water and corn syrup in a copper constant stir kettle.
3. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 240* on a candy thermometer.
4. Add butter and almonds.
5. Cook until it reaches 290* on a candy thermometer.
6. Immediately turn off heat.
7. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
8. Pour onto a greased half sheet baking pan, roll out with a marble rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
9. Cool completely: at least 1 hour.
10. Break into pieces, store in an air tight container.
11. This makes about 3.25 lbs. of brittle.