Almond Brittle

Nice alternative to the peanut variety.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup corn syrup (golden syrup)
• 2  cups  unblanched  sliced almonds
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
2. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until dissolved.
3. Cook to the hard-ball stage (250F, 121C) and add the almonds and salt.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, to the hard-crack stage (300F, 150C).
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
6. Pour the mixture onto a well buttered slab or baking sheet and spread it out with a spatula, making it as thin as possible while it is still hot.
7. Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container.