ALMOND BRITTLE

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Make and share this Almond Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
  • Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until dissolved.
  • Cook to the hard-ball stage (250F, 121C) and add the almonds and salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, to the hard-crack stage (300F, 150C).
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
  • 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.
  • Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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