CHOCOLATE-ALMOND SALTINE TOFFEE

Chocolate-Almond Saltine Toffee image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
Approximately 60 saltine crackers
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 sticks butter
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for about 6 min., until golden.
2. Line a 12x17 inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly buttered parchment paper. Arrange the saltine crackers on the baking sheet in a single layer, patching any holes with cracker bits.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup and cook over low heat until the sugar is melted. Brush the side of the pan with a moistened pastry brush to wash down any sugar crystals. Cook the syrup over moderate heat without stirring until it starts to brown around the edge, about 5 minutes. Insert a candy thermometer into the syrup and simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon, until a honey-colored caramel forms and the temperature reaches 300°F, about 6 minutes longer.
4. Slowly and carefully pour the caramel over the crackers, being sure to cover most of them evenly. Using an offset spatula, spread the caramel to cover any gaps. Let cool for 3 minutes, and then sprinkle the chopped chocolate evenly on top. Let stand until the chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes, and then spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee. Spread the almonds evenly over the chocolate. Freeze the toffee until set, about 15 minutes. Invert the toffee onto a work surface and peel off the mat or paper. Invert again, break into large shards and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g