Honey Almond Brittle

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 3 tablespoon(s) honey
• 1 1/2 cup(s) water
• 2 ounce(s) slivered almonds toasted
• 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) baking soda

Preparation

1. To make the brittle: Combine the granulated sugar, honey and water in a medium-sized saucepan.


2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.


3. Boil, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 10 minutes.


4. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the toasted almonds, butter and baking soda.


5. Mix with a wooden spoon just until the butter melts and the foaming subsides.


6. Pour the mixture into a nonstick or lightly greased baking sheet and set aside to cool.


7. Once the brittle has hardened, break it up and crush to fine crumbs in a food processor.


8. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.



9. Note: To toast nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan.


10. Bake in a 375F oven until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.


11. Allow nuts to cool before using.