Crystal almonds

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1¼ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup Heavy cream
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 cups Whole almonds

Directions

Combine sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Mix and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook to 244 degrees (firm ball stage), STIRRING CONSTANTLY. Remove from heat then add vanilla and nuts. (I usually add a bit more than two cups) CONTINUE STIRRING AND KEEP STIRRING UNTIL CANDY GRAINS ON NUTS. Spread on cookie sheet and let cool, then break apart.

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