Description
Irresistible macadamia nut English toffee delights sweet lovers with its rich, buttery crunch. Crisp caramel layers studded with toasted macadamia nuts promise a delectable journey through classic confectionery traditions you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (198 g) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
- 8 oz (226 g) chocolate, chips or chopped baking bar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) light corn syrup (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper, ensuring a smooth surface for the toffee.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water over medium-low heat. Gently incorporate corn syrup and salt, stirring until ingredients meld together.
- Allow the mixture to simmer, brushing down sugar crystals from the pan’s sides with a moistened pastry brush to prevent burning. Maintain gentle, occasional stirring.
- When the temperature reaches 265 degrees, fold in 3 ounces of macadamia nuts. Continue cooking until the mixture hits 290 degrees, then carefully pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the molten toffee into a thin, uniform layer using an offset spatula. Let it rest for 3-4 minutes to slightly cool and set.
- Distribute chocolate evenly over the warm toffee. As the chocolate melts, smooth it with a spatula to create a consistent coating.
- Sprinkle remaining macadamia nuts over the chocolate, gently pressing them to adhere using a clean spatula.
- Refrigerate the toffee for 30-40 minutes until the chocolate completely hardens.
- Slice the cooled toffee into individual pieces using a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 2-3 months for extended preservation.
Notes
- Use a high-quality candy thermometer for precise temperature tracking to ensure perfect toffee consistency.
- Avoid stirring too vigorously during caramelization to prevent sugar crystallization and maintain smooth texture.
- Toast macadamia nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the toffee’s overall taste profile.
- For gluten-free variations, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially corn syrup and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg