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Almond Butter Crunch
posted by Connie 04-10-101 11:20 AM
Almond Butter Crunch
Start to finish: 15 min.
1/2 cup butter, cut up
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. light-colored corn syrup
Line a 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pan with foil; butter foil. Set aside.
In large skillet, combine butter, almonds, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes more or until mixture is a medium brown color and almonds appear toasted.
Quickly pour into prepared pan. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan; peel off foil. Break into pieces. Makes 12 ounces.
Per 1-ounce serving: 172 cal., 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 22 mg chol., 85 mg sodium, 11 g carbo., 1 g fiber, and 2 g pro. Dietary exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 2 fat.
