Easy English Toffee Recipe
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Easy English Toffee Recipe
Description
Easy English Toffee starts with toasting whole raw almonds to bring out their natural nutty aroma before layering them on foil to prepare for the toffee coating. A mixture of butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt is melted and cooked over medium heat, gradually increasing heat while stirring continuously until the caramel mixture achieves a golden brown color similar to the toasted almonds. This color change indicates the right stage for toffee's characteristic crunch and flavor.
The hot caramel is poured evenly over the almonds and allowed to cool slightly before sprinkling with milk chocolate chips, which melt slightly from the heat and form a smooth chocolate layer. Finely chopped pecans are added on top as a final texture and flavor contrast. The toffee is then left to cool and set for optimal firmness and easy slicing.
Storing the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature prevents moisture exposure and keeps the toffee crisp for up to five days, making it a convenient treat to prepare in advance or giveaway.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond whole raw
- 1 cup butter cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup pecan finely chopped
Instructions
- Get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe. Then place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them. Line a baking sheet (preferable a 9x13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil - space them out as best you can.
- Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large sauce pan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom - not a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout.
- When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown color (similar to the color of the raw almonds). As soon as it reaches that color, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.
- Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to sit for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).
- After toffee and chocolate and completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Toast almonds before cooking to enhance their flavor and texture in the toffee.
- Use a heavy-bottom pan for even heat distribution to prevent burning the caramel.
- Cook the caramel until golden brown to achieve proper toffee texture and flavor.
- Store the finished toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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