Almond Brittle

A nice change from the peanut.

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

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.