Helen’s Almond Brittle

In memory of Ms Helen Toy who passed away early this year.  This is a Christmas tradition in our home. but the technique is not filled in because I’ve never made this or ever watched my mom make it, so this post is a work in progress……

Almond Bristle (as Mom calls it)

• 2 sticks of butter
• 1 cup and while almonds + extra
• 1 cup sugar

Place butter and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil for 3 minutes.  The mixture should remaining boiling even if you stir it.

Add almonds and cook for 7 minutes.  Note the oil will separate out during this step but will re-incorporate

Pour onto baking sheet and let cool