evelyn's famous english toffee!
This is a family favorite! I make at least ten batches every Christmas...I give it to friends, bring it to Christmas parties and even keep some for myself. It's an easy candy to make and it's as good as any you will find in any candy shoppe! In fact, I used to LOVE to go to the Candy Shoppe at Disneyland just to buy their English Toffee...they hand make it there every day. Now I can make my own and it is every bit as good as what they sell at Disneyland!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Makes 2-3 lbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup corn syrup, light
- 2 cups chopped toasted almonds
- 1 package milk chocolate chips 11.5 oz
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
How To Make evelyn's famous english toffee!
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Step 1Line cookie sheet with HEAVY DUTY foil, smear butter all over. Sprinkle with 1 cup chopped almonds. -
Step 2Put 1 lb. unsalted butter in pan, melt on medium heat. Don't burn. When butter is just about melted add 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup corn syrup, 1/2 cup water. Stir. Turn up to medium/high heat, attach candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 305 degrees. This step should take approximately 20 minutes. You can give it an occasional stir.
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Step 3When temperature reaches 305, turn off stove, add the 1 teaspoon vanilla and carefully pour hot liquid over nuts, covering evenly. Wait 3-5 minutes and then pour the chocolate chips on the top, evenly. Let sit and melt for 3-5 minutes. Smooth out chocolate. Add your 2nd cup of chopped almonds now and sprinkle on the top of the chocolate.
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Step 4It usually takes 2-3 hours for the candy to set up. At that point you can break it into pieces and put in your containers.
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