Old Fashioned English Almond Toffee Recipes

ENGLISH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Butter a 12-by-18-inch baking pan. Cover two large cutting boards or cardboard pieces with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan.
• Before candy hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto parchment-lined board. Allow to cool completely.
• Wipe the surface of candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter, and allow to dry.
• Using a small offset spatula, quickly spread half the chocolate over candy. Scatter 1/2 cup of the remaining almonds over chocolate. Cover with parchment paper, and place second cutting board on paper. Turn candy over onto second surface. Remove top board and paper, quickly spread candy with remaining chocolate, and scatter with the remaining 1/2 cup almonds. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate.
• Break candy into 2-inch pieces. The candy may be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 1 week; use parchment paper to separate layers.

ALMOND-ENCRUSTED ENGLISH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Chop the almonds until they are broken into chunks with a food processor or blender.
• Remove half and continue to grind the remaining portion into a coarse meal- Set both halves aside for later.
• Melt butter with salt on medium heat.
• Stir sugar in slowly.
• Continue cooking and stirring for approximately 15 minutes.
• At first, the sugar will sink to the bottom and not melt.
• Eventually, the sugar and butter will melt into each other into a pearly, puffy mixture (make sure your pan is large enough) and then will continue to darken from buttery yellow to tan.
• When it turns tan, stir in the chunks of almond and vanilla, darkening the mixture further.
• Continue stirring until the almonds are toasted- You will be able to tell by the scent- Be very careful at this point that the almonds do not begin to burn!
• The temperature should be about 280°/Hard crack stage and if butter starts to rise to the top, take mixture off the heat immediately.
• Stir it briskly once off the heat then pour into a 11x15 baking sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Cut 1/2 the chocolate up and melt over a double boiler and spread over the surface of the cooling toffee.
• Dust surface with 1/2 of the almond meal.
• Once cooled and hardened, melt the remaining chocolate, flip toffee out of the pan, and coat the bottom.
• Repeat dusting of almonds.
• Don't get all stressed if the toffee breaks-- it's supposed to be handy-size chunks.
• Refrigerate until hardened thoroughly and finish breaking into piece.
• Continue to refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve/given as gift/eaten!

BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
• While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
• Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

AUNT ROSE'S FANTASTIC BUTTER TOFFEE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow baking pan, toast almonds until golden brown, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Pulse chocolate in a food processor until finely ground (do not overprocess); transfer to a bowl. Pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle 1 cup almonds over bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate., In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Immediately pour mixture over almonds and chocolate in pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and almonds. Refrigerate until set; break into pieces.

OLD-FASHIONED TOFFEE

Steps:

• Spread nuts in a buttered 9x13-inch pan. Set aside. Combine butter and brown sugar in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH (100%). Stir until butter and brown sugar are completely dissolved. Microwave again for 7-9 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH (70%), until mixture reaches 290° (soft crack stage), stirring two times (with a clean spoon each time). Pour syrup mixture over nuts. Microwave almond bark or chips in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl for 2-3 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH (70%). Stir. Spread over toffee. Cool and enjoy!

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS ALMOND BUTTER TOFFEE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Add sugar syrup and water.
• Cook mixture, stirring often to hard crack stage (300F on a candy thermometer and medium golden brown)
• Watch carefully after syrup reaches 230F - do not over cook - it will scorch! - do not under cook - it will not be brittle. Test in cold water - it will be of brittle texture.
• Quickly stir in the sliced toasted almonds. Turn out on large ungreased cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
• Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water.
• After candy sets, spread with melted chocolate.
• Sprinkle finely chopped almonds over soft chocolate.
• Chill entire candy; then break into sizable pieces.

ENGLISH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted and the sugar is golden. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread.
• Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

ENGLISH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. , In a microwave, heat chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.