Grease a 30x40cm tin. Thanks, Merry Christmas! YUMMY! Place almond meal on the baking sheet with the parchment paper. If you try please come back and let me know what you think…Love hearing back. Very Vigorously~~. In a medium sauce pan combine butter, sugar, water and salt. I have made this one for many years and get so many request for this candy. I have always loved toffee…a client of mine would send me toffee from Engstrom’s Almond Toffee years and years ago, oh I was in love. I used this recipe minus the chocolate and nuts and made toffee popcorn. This is a generations old recipe passed down from the family. We have plenty of other recipes for you in our ‘Cooking with Kids’ section. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand about 1 minute or until chips are completely softened. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil while stirring continuously for 15 minutes. This was I can control the salt. This toffee is so easy to make, you’ll make it often. This is everything I had wanted in a toffee recipe - yummy buttery goodness, with a crisp light crunch results and it works!! While your candy is still hot add your chocolate. But, you can do either…I tend to love salt so I am not worried about the extra. I love a buttery light crispy crunchy candy, not the sticky kind you are in fear of breaking your teeth. Cool completely and break into pieces. Angela – These look amazing! Store in an airtight container. Jenni x. I do bet it would be yummy with the pretzels? Store and Gift-Giving Homemade Toffee. Once the chocolate cools a little top with the remaining  almond meal. When the toffee begins to darken, pour into the prepared tin, mark into squares and allow to cool. English Toffee. Add your butter and salt to pot and melt completely then slowly add your sugar while stirring continually. DIRECTIONS. I can’t eat nuts but love toffee. This version is from my mother-in-law who has English Toffee … Immediately pour toffee onto ungreased large cookie sheet. Cook over low heat. You could try it with no nuts just mix a good bit more or maybe even try adding same amount of chopped large pretzels this would add some crunch as well but no nuts. Which do you prefer? Merry Christmas! Have you ever made this without the nuts? Wishing you a very Merry yet Sweet Christmas. I’m desperate! It’s an unbelievably simple recipe that will have you making this delicious old-fashioned candy in no time. 12 oz good quality chopped chocolate ~ I used dark But let me know if you ever need a taste tester! One – this is a dish you will have to stir ~ the whole time. Careful not to get unpopped kernels in. STEP 2. Would anything about the procedure change? Merry Christmas !! Combine all ingredients except nuts and chocolate chips in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Next time I make some toffee I will bring you a sample ~ K I place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. My English Toffee recipe starts with whole almonds spread across the pan or divided evenly into each of the silicone brownie bite pan compartments (about 2-3 almonds per slot). Thank you for your reply. Add vanilla and salt. My mouth is already watering, Why does my butter keep separating from the mixture, Molly…it does in mine in the beginning too….so stir …stir stir…and it will come back together. 2 cups sugar Old-fashioned Classic Toffee broken into squares . My family loves salty foods so I’ll use the salted butter. But, it would stick to your teeth it would not be the crisp toffee I wanted. Filed Under: Candy, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Gift Giving, Holiday, Recipe Index Tagged With: Almond Toffee, Angie' s Southern Kitchen, Angie's, Angie's Southern Cooking, Baking, Buttery Toffee, Candy, Christmas Gifts to Make, Old English Toffee, Toffee. Dang it…When I would make the toffee it would always taste wonderfully deliciously buttery. I have many friends that are NO salt adders. I was so happy with the way it turned out, light buttery and crunchy. Use a spatula or spoon to spread the candy to an even thickness. If necessary, quickly spread mixture to 1/4-inch thickness. I was very glad to see that this recipe was still in the latest edition of Better Homes & Gardens’ Cookbook. Can’t wait! Oma teaches you how to make Old English Toffee. It will always be on my favorites list, Awe … thank you ! I worked on so many different recipes on this toffee…. Fine either way to me in this recipe….Enjoy ! Traditional Almond English Toffee is easy to make & perfect for the holidays. Put butter, sugar and water in a heavy pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Break apart once set. I think was like 16 recipes I tied before getting one tweaked just right that worked for my humid climate and area. Old English Almond Toffee Jump to Recipe With it’s crunchy burnt sugar bottom, sweet chocolate layer and bits of toasted almonds on top, Old English Almond Toffee is a great neighbor gift … This classic Buttery English Toffee combines sweet, crunchy buttery toffee with a thick layer of milk chocolate, topped off with toasted almonds. 1 teaspoon salt Two – I cooked the candy in my la creuset which I think has something to do with my success this time. Store in a jar for up to two weeks. In a large heavy saucepan, soften the butter. Make the toffee layer: Place the butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a large saucepan. In a food processor grind the remaining almonds into a coarse meal. Thanks for such a sweet thumbs up! smiles Angie, I’m going to use your recipe for XMAS gifts. This is the reason I do the site ! When are the rough chopped almonds added? Rose, It will ….makes enough for about 10 little baggies. STEP 1. Then pour your hot candy mixture on top of the almond meal and spread with an offset spatula to make smooth and even. Continue to stir vigorously at this point it will look like it is separating but continue to stir and it will all come together and bring it up to 300, once it reaches 300 remove from heat and continue to stir very vigorously for another 5 minutes. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper ~ set aside Great! While I often share dessert recipes on my site, I fully admit that I generally eat a bit then I can walk away. If you want to make sure you receive all of our fun crafts, activities, recipes & ideas, be sure to subscribe to our blog & we’ll email you! In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, margarine, sugar, salt and vanilla. Allow the toffee to begin to set, then spray a knife with nonstick cooking spray and score the toffee into small squares or rectangles. Leaving some whole ~ a real rough chop. I am sorry, you can not eat nuts! Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate on top, spread with an offset spatula to smooth. Not too soft and not so hard it breaks a tooth. Do not touch any of the candy mixture. This will bring down your temperature. BHG New Cookbook This was the...Read More » One... Double-Nut English Toffee You'll have plenty of goodies on hand when you make this nut-packed candy. In a medium-sized pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, golden syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream and butter. When you think of holiday classics, what comes to mind? It will gradually melt and begin to incorporate into the butter. Angie, Copyright © 2020 Angies Southern Kitchen | Web Design by Viva la Violette, Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Icing. I don’t think I have the patience or self-control for these! 2 teaspoons vanilla You can also subscribe without commenting. Once your temperature reaches about 280  add your vanilla and rough chopped almonds to your sugar mixture. Two pointers here – Hope you enjoy! Chop 2 cups whole almonds into large chunks – just a rough cut. I came up with a new recipe and oh my goodness it worked, it worked I was so happy I have finally mastered this…candy yea!! The toffee can be stored in an airtight container or jars for weeks. That alone is part of the reason I haven’t posted this homemade English toffee recipe before. Butter 2 (15x10x1-inch) baking pans; set aside. I have been making English toffee for over 40 years and always used walnuts. I cooked it until it reached 300 with a candy thermometer. Use the baking parchment to lift the set toffee out of the tin, then cut the block into squares. Cook over medium heat, … This way the heat from the candy will melt it nicely for you. https://www.homemade-dessert-recipes.com/toffee-recipes.html If the toffee is sticking to the knife, lightly oil the blade. I’m making this now. Allow the toffee to cool completely. When I was growing up things like fudge, sugar cookies & of course this Traditional Almond English Toffee … Grrrr I have been told it is due to the humidity in the South? It comes out perfect every time and has just the right amount of crunch. This recipe makes 4 gift bags worth and will take around 50 mins to make, plus cooling time, so is a simple Saturday activity to do with the kids – just be mindful of how hot the sugar gets. This is English Toffee recipe is the best! 1 tablespoon water Wrap the toffee pieces in waxed paper. If you need the perfect holiday food gift, make this English Toffee Recipe. Generously butter a cookie sheet. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook approximately 15 to 20 minutes (but this time varies) to hard crack stage (300 degrees) stirring constantly. Set aside these go into the toffee. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a … But, well worth it I will add. Sprinkle with pecans. I will say it is one I love! That stuff goes fast, really fast. Once the candy reaches 300 F, remove from heat and pour it onto the prepared baking sheet. Old Fashioned English Toffee Remove spoon from pan, and cook to a very brittle stage (300 °F to 310 °F on a candy thermometer). Will this make enough for five neighbors (and some “tastes” for me)? Stir in remaining ingredients. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container. You made my day !! Thanks Angie, I made this last year and it was fabulous! It's pretty simple to make. Put butter, sugar and water in a heavy pan or skillet over medium-high heat. 1 pound whole raw skins on almonds – Trader Joes I love nuts!I am afraid that does help with aerating enough air and cooling the toffee down? I do hope you will try it and love it as much as I do. Oil, … The Best Homemade English Toffee Recipe - The Food Charlatan Your instructions say unsalted butter but your picture of the ingredients show “salted” on the butter carton. I have tried my hand at making toffee for years. Store in an air-tight container in your refrigerator. 1. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/aunt-rose-s-fantastic-butter-toffee English toffee, however, is my weakness. If you put any in front of me, I just might eat it all. Add your water and corn syrup and continue to stir. For some reason,  I have just never had any luck? You must be very careful working with this stuff not to get burned. Pour onto prepared cookie sheet and spread to 1/4-inch thickness. Going to try this recipe this weekend! Spread softened chocolate evenly over toffee. I used the almonds and it was great. 1 pound unsalted butter What people are saying about this Easy Homemade English Toffee “I followed your advice and cooked the toffee until it was the color of a caramel and it is perfect! And there you have it, good old fashioned Toffee Apples at their best! Instructions say chocolate twice. This recipe covered 5 bags of microwave popcorn. I … If you do not own one use a nice heavy large sauce pot or dutch oven will work. EVERYONE loved it. Grease an 8" cake pan. Toffee is great to make-ahead for all those goodie bags, cookie, and candy plates that are delivered to neighbors, friends, and family. Angie. This recipe has been my claim to fame since I was 14 years old. Christine, I always say in recipes and use most of the time unsalted butter. Eat ~ yummy. For the past few years, I have made 8 or more batches of this fabulous butter almond English toffee to go on plates of goodies (along with this Rocky Road Fudge) that we take around to friends and neighbors in our area, along with Christmas cards.. And I always make a batch to be lovingly packaged up and shipped off to Paul’s grandma (our girls’ great-grandma), from whom this recipe … Remove and break up into pieces. I loved it…well it is rather expensive. Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. For years I would send this as our gift to others. Then the mixture will begin to turn to look like taffy and change color. This is one of my holiday favs that my wonderful Mother-in-Law passed down to me!! This is everything I had wanted in a recipe ~ yummy buttery goodness, with a crisp light crunch success it worked!! Brittle toffee recipe Makes about 500g. Clip a candy … English Toffee A perennial favorite of candy lovers and classic recipe from Better Homes & Gardens®! Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. I do hope you will try it and love it as much as I do. I have made over 16 different recipes in one year alone and who knows how many before then. Cool slightly, top with chocolate chips or chocolate bars, and spread as it melts. Check them out! Stir until it boils, then cook without stirring to 236° F. Add blanched almonds and cook to 290° F, stirring frequently. Thank you. Or, make a cold water test: candy will separate into hard, brittle threads when dropped in cold water. 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Sign up to receive weekly recipes from the Queen of Southern Cooking, 14 tablespoons butter (1 stick plus 6 tablespoons), 1 (6-oz) bag semisweet chocolate chips, or thin chocolate bars. angiessouthernkitchen.com/2011/12/old-fashioned-english-toffee Mixed it in large metal bowl spread it out on nonstick foil and used 2 forks to pull it apart before hardening. The sugar will at first sink to the bottom of the pot. This is a recipe I will add to the Christmas baking list and repeat over and over again. Remove from heat and add nuts to mixture. Easy to make and perfect for Bonfire night, this treacle toffee recipe is a sticky sweet treat that is perfect as a food gift or a sweet treat at special occasions. Combine butter, sugar, water and salt in a medium size saucepan. 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