English Toffee

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter (unsalted)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Almond Flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds (toasted)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Pecans (chopped, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Pretzel Crumbs (for topping)
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, almond flour, and salt over medium heat.

3. 3

   Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer. This may take 15-20 minutes. Be patient and stir frequently to prevent burning.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.

6. 6

   Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee and let them sit for a minute or two to soften.

8. 8

   Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Sprinkle immediately with the toasted chopped almonds, pecan pieces, pretzel crumbs and sea salt flakes.

9. 9

   Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until hardened.

10. 10

    Break the toffee into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.