English Toffee

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic buttery caramel candy topped with rich chocolate and crunchy almonds.
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English Toffee

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10 Calories: 3543.9

Description

This traditional English Toffee is a beloved holiday treat known for its irresistible combination of textures and flavors. The base is a buttery, golden caramel cooked to the perfect soft-crack stage, ensuring a crisp snap that gives way to a creamy melt. It is generously topped with a layer of smooth semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a sophisticated balance of sweet and rich. Ideal for festive gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this toffee requires no baking&# 226;ÂÂjust careful stovetop attention. The result is a luxurious confection that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee, offering a nostalgic taste of British baking that feels both elegant and comforting.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grease a 17x11-inch jelly roll pan or baking sheet with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup, water, and 1 cup of slivered almonds.
  4. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble and boil.
  5. Reduce heat slightly and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 290ðF (143ðC) (soft crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
  6. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Use a spatula to spread the toffee evenly into the corners of the pan.
  8. While the toffee cools, melt the chocolate chips and shortening together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  9. Once the toffee has cooled slightly but is still warm, drizzle or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface.
  10. Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds over the wet chocolate layer.
  11. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate sets.
  12. Score the toffee into bars using a sharp knife before it hardens completely, then break apart along the lines.
  13. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3543.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 240.3g370%
Saturated Fat 71.8g359%
Cholesterol 18.0mg6%
Sodium 1690.3mg71%
Total Carbohydrate 319.0g107%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g111%
Sugars 277.5g
Protein 40.3g81%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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