Almond Buttercrunch Candy

Ingredients

• 1 cup slivered and blanched almonds

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Method

Line bottom and sides of 8 by 9 inch cake pan with foil. Butter heavily. Combine almonds, butter, sugar and corn syrup in 10 inch skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture turns a golden brown; about 5 to 6 minutes. Quickly spread candy in prepared pan. Cool until firm. Remove candy from pan by lifting edges of foil. Break into pieces if desired

Yield: about 3/4 of a pound  

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