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Chocolate-almond Saltine Toffee Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 60 saltine crackers (not low sodium) .
  • 1 1/2 c sugar .
  • 2 tbsps light corn syrup .
  • 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces .
  • 1 1/2 c sliced almonds (6 oz.) .
  • 1 1/2 c unsalted butter (3/4 lb.)

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step #2 Spread almonds on a baking sheet & toast for about 6 mins, until golden.
  • Step #3 Line a 12 x 17" rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly buttered parchment paper.
  • Step #4 Arange the saltine crackers on the baking sheet in a single layer, patching any holes with cracker bits; slight gaps are okay.
  • Step #5 In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, butter, & corn syrup & cook over low heat/flame until the sugar is melted.
  • Step #6 Brush the side of the pan with a moistened pastry brush to wash down any sugar crystals.
  • Step #7 Cook the syrup over moderate heat without stirring until it starts to brown around the edge, about 5 mins.
  • Step #8 Insert a candy thermometer into the syrup & let simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon, until a honey-colored caramel forms & the temperature reaches 300F degrees, about 6 mins longer.
  • Step #9 Slowly & carefully pour the caramel over the crackers, being sure to cover most of them evenly.
  • Step #10 Using an offset spatula, spread the caramel to cover any gaps.
  • Step #11 Let cool for 3 mins, then sprinkle the sliced chocolate evenly on top.
  • Step #12 Let stand until the chocolate is melted, about 3 mins, then spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  • Step #13 Spread the almonds evenly over the chocolate.
  • Step #14 Freeze the toffee until set, about 15 mins.
  • Step #15 Invert the toffee onto a work surface & peel off the mat or paper Invert again, break into large shards & serve.
  • Step #16 The chocolate-almond saltine toffee can be put in the fridged for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
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