Almond Roca Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds for topping
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to high and cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in chopped almonds.
- Immediately pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Let cool completely until hard and brittle.
- Break into pieces and set aside.
- In a double boiler, melt semisweet chocolate chips.
- Dip each piece of almond roca into melted chocolate.
- Place on parchment paper and let chocolate set.
- In a separate double boiler, melt white chocolate chips.
- Drizzle white chocolate over the pieces and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
Special Notes
This almond roca recipe creates a rich, buttery candy that's perfect for gift-giving or special occasions. The combination of butter, sugar, and almonds creates a complex flavor profile that's both sweet and nutty. The chocolate coating adds richness and helps preserve the candy. The key is to work quickly once the sugar mixture reaches the right temperature, as it will start to set immediately. This recipe requires a candy thermometer for best results. The candy is best stored in a cool, dry place and will keep for several weeks. You can customize the recipe by using different types of nuts or chocolate.