We have been slaving away in the kitchen and made these for Christmas giving (and a few taste-tests for quality control too)...
CLASSIC ENGLISH TOFFEE
1 c. pecan pieces
1 1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 c. sugar
2 T. corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
Dry roast the pecans in a medium skillet over medium high heat until they start to brown and smell nutty. Let cool.
Line a 9x13" pan with foil. Sprinkle with half the pecans.
Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has turned golden and reaches 295 to 305 degrees (hard crack stage) on the candy thermometer. Pour over pecans in pan and spread evenly. Let cool for a few minutes, then top with chocolate. Once softened, spread with spatula and sprinkle with remaining pecan pieces. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight. Remove foil and break into chunks.
Line a 9x13" pan with foil. Sprinkle with half the pecans.
Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has turned golden and reaches 295 to 305 degrees (hard crack stage) on the candy thermometer. Pour over pecans in pan and spread evenly. Let cool for a few minutes, then top with chocolate. Once softened, spread with spatula and sprinkle with remaining pecan pieces. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight. Remove foil and break into chunks.
Original recipe came from HERE. Modifications by us.
- HERE is something that would be a welcome gift, particularly for those who are in nursing homes.
- If you need to create table favours over the holidays (or for any occasion) perhaps THESE would be perfect.
- Sometimes making something relatively simple like THIS would be the perfect gift (I suspect men would love it).
- THESE would make a lovely gift too.
Today's quote is from Albert Einstein..."The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything"
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