Almond Brittle
Serves: 5
Isabella Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
50
Sweetness
50
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F
2
Brush a baking sheet with almond oil
3
Place the almonds on a separate baking sheet and toast them until light golden brown, about 5 minutes
4
Set aside
5
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over medium-high heat until it registers 238 degrees F on a candy thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes
6
Do not stir, but brush the sugar crystals from the sides of the pot with a wet pastry brush as necessary
7
Once the sugar begins to brown, watch carefully and remove from heat as soon as it reaches the desired color
8
Once the sugar is removed from the heat, immediately add the almonds and stir quickly to thoroughly combine
9
Turn out onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading quickly to an even thickness
10
Allow the brittle to cool completely, then break into pieces