Almond Nougatine

Only two ingredients! A recipe from Wolfgang Puck. He mixes the chunks into his honey ice cream (a recipe that can be found on foodnetwork.com).

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced  blanched almond

Directions

1. Brush a small baking sheet with vegetable oil and set aside.
2. In a medium-size, heavy saucepan, cook the sugar over high heat until it turns a caramel color.
3. Stir in the almonds and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
4. Pour out onto the prepared pan in a very thin layer and let harden; Cool.
5. When completely set, scrape the nougatine onto a chopping board with a heavy spatula.
6. Cut or chop into small bits.
7. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.