Almond Toffee With Chocolate On Top Recipe

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   In a pan of boiling water, place a tin of golden brown syrup that will soften the syrup.

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   In a heated pan, heat the sugar and add in the rum and 1/3 c. of the golden brown syrup.

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   This mix needs to be stirred every so often and allowed to reach 300C.

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   Be careful not to get the mix on yourself as it will burn you.

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   Place a sheet of foil over the pan and leave it to boil away for 4-5 min.

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   Add in the butter and allow it to heat in.

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   Place a thermometer into the centre of the mix to test the temperature of the toffee mix.

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   It will go frothy, sticky and golden.

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   When it has reached 300C take the pan off the heat and add the baking soda, 1 1/2 c. finely minced almonds and salt.

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    Stir the mix quickly, then pour it all into a well greased baking tray and allow it to cold down and set.

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    Heat the chocolate slowly in a bowl over a pan of boiling water.

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    When the toffee has set, tip it out into another tray.

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    With a sheet of kitchen paper, wipe off the excess grease from the top of the toffee and pour the melted chocolate over the top, spreading proportionately with a palette knife.

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    Sprinkle the rest of the almonds on top and allow the chocolate to set.

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    When the chocolate has set, the toffee can be broken up with a sharp knife and then served.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.