Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan and reduce heat to medium as candy continues to boil at a moderate, steady rate. Was that correct? We just use regular old Tupperware or Ziploc baggies to store it. These detailed step by step instructions will help you make delicious English toffee. Honey, I get you. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the toffee evenly over the nuts on the prepared baking sheet - don't scrape the sides of the pan. Grab a helper if needed. just tried your toffee recipe…cooked it to 295, but the sugar still hadn’t dissolved (my thermometer is fine, as I made caramels last night and they turned out fine). 1 lb or more? Don't freak out if your toffee is smoking. It turned out more like sticky fudge . Happy holidays! They are made out of paper material and are disposable. Be careful not to let the toffee … Learn how your comment data is processed. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test your toffee by dropping small amounts into iced water, then squeezing the ball that forms. I need to try it with the plant butter now. It took 10-15 minutes on 350 degrees. Easy Homemade Toffee Recipe. . Or click here for a list of Peter's chocolate distributors. Spread the nuts on the bottom of a 8x8-in square pan. I substituted Vanillin for the real thing (for just about all things, except ice cream and the like, it’s indistinguishable).Last, I spread the concoction over parchment paper on a baking sheet. However, this recipe is completely made with trust, love, and good old-fashioned perfect timing. It’s made in ten minutes – five to boil the mixture, and five to let it sit before spreading the chocolate – and then it just needs a couple hours in the fridge to set. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the toffee evenly over the nuts on the prepared baking sheet - don't scrape the sides of the pan. My first try making this and I went with this recipe. So if I can avoid using one at all costs, I’m on board. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I couldn't find Peter's Chocolate on Amazon, but this Merckens chocolate below had good ratings! Garnish the top of the chocolate with your chopped-toasted nuts. ! Cook until the toffee registers 285-290 degrees on an instant-read or candy thermometer and is deep amber brown in color, about 20-25 minutes. This brick of chocolate is bigger than it looks, and tastier too! You don't need a candy thermometer to make your favorite sweets. Here's how you know when the toffee is ready. I do have a few I'd like to try though so I will keep in mind what you have mentioned and avoid those recipes. Or best to keep out to harden? This year Sadie found some treat boxes from Walmart that she is passing hers out in. I will most definitely add that bit of wording to the post. Again, sorry you're not pleased with the recipe. If you do try it, let us know how the flavor is! I get a bit intimidated by candy making and haven't tried many recipes yet. You *can* make this recipe without a candy thermometer, however it is really helpful so you can know what the actual temperature of the candy is. Keep stirring, to prevent scorching, until thermometer registers 280 degrees F. Watch carefully and stir continuously at this point because it will burn easily. When I make my toffee I buy the thin Hershey bars, unwrap them and lay them on top of the hot toffee so the heat will melt them. Both work and taste great, this comes down to personal preference. I think a candy thermometer may actually have helped! This will tell you how unhealthy we are...we use salted butter and the added salt. No candy thermometer needed. It truly is such a simple and delicious recipe. I want to be part of your family, Erin! Hope you had a good Christmas. I use this inexpensive digital candy thermometer that I bought off of Amazon (affiliate). Typically we'll put it on a plate and wrap it in cellophane. If you're anything like me, candy thermometers kinda freak you out. (Can you tell I loathe them?) My name is Hayley and I am the 28-year old writer, photographer, recipe developer, taste-tester and creator of this blog. Your email address will not be published. Cover cookie sheet in parchment and spread almonds or walnuts out. Chop in food processor or blender until you have crumbs with a few larger chunks. of candy. If it wasn’t apparent, I like to bake… a lot. Love it!!! Hi agb, i make toffee, i have a thermometer but it can also be tested by boiling the toffee and after 5 minutes of boiling put a drop of it into cold water and if it solidifies immediately then it is done, if not then test again every two minutes. Any thoughts. Now let's learn how to make the toffee! Place a sugar thermometer or digital cooking thermometer in the pan, then turn up the heat and boil everything together vigorously, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 140C. (Don't scrape the candy out of the pot, just let it fall out on its own). Heat the sugar and butter. Done and done! Watch them carefully so they don't burn. Spread the nuts on the bottom of a 8x8-in square pan. Use a nonstick pan with high sides so you don't splash the hot mixture. If you don’t you can test the caramel by dropping a little into bowl of cold water. **Recipe yields approximately 1.5 lbs. Wow, that was easier than I expected! I’m glad you came for this toffee tutorial! Boil on med heat, stirring constantly for 7 minutes (start your timer once you see bubbles). If using chocolate chips, spread evenly over toffee once they are melted. Thank you very much for the receipe! Thank you so much for letting us know! The Cold Water Test can also be used along with a thermometer for the most accurate results. Use a Thermometer When Possible I am thrilled you like the recipe and hope that it becomes a tradition for you year after year. It's supposed to be smoking a little bit. Toasted almonds, toffee, and chocolate make for the perfect combination! Also you must adjust the heat. We like ours like this. In a medium sauce pan combine butter and sugar and stir over medium heat until melted. It turned out fine anyways, but the recipe doesn’t say when to add it. A candy thermometer provides the easiest method of achieving accurate consistency of the different stages of candy making. Place butter, sugar, and salt in a skillet. Stir constantly until mixture turns the color of a brown paper sack. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stirring constantly, boil the mixture for exactly five … I'm not a fan either. We got excited to see the smoke! I am completely intimidated by candy making, but this stuff is easy to make; no candy thermometer needed! Once you start to see some color form around the edge of the sugar mixture, turn your heat down to medium (will give you some wiggle room and more control). As for the sugar I used 1 cup brown/ 0.5 cup white. Candy will start to smoke when it is ready to pour. Success on the first attempt, and I just about never make baked goods or confections. Remove from oven and spread the chocolate into an even layer; immediately top with the toffee bits or nuts, if using. Required fields are marked *. Immediately remove once you see it starting to "smoke". BUT I will say, every time I made this recipe with my candy thermometer, it was spot on with that what be happening. I’ve tried toffee before and seems I don’t get the brown coloring even after cooking and stirring Set aside. Mixture will be thicker and caramel colored. And yes to the cellophane! Make this delicious candy in no time at all! Thanks for stopping by. Then simply let it set in the fridge for a couple hours before snapping it into pieces. **Keep in mind there is A LOT of stirring in this recipe. Some were good and some were very good. Allow the toffee to cool and set up for a few hours before breaking into small chunks. It should take about 10-15 minutes depending on your stove. Simply bring the mixture to a boil and boil, stirring constantly, for five minutes precisely. They’re too official and scary and cold and hard and heartless. With it! Cook over medium to high heat, stirring constantly until mixture turns the color of a brown paper sack. We take boring rooms and make them not-so-boring by knocking down walls and getting stuff done!! As it cooks, the color will become golden-brown. But you cannot make candy on high heat as it will burn. In a heavy-duty sauce pan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt; bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. If you’re anything like me, candy thermometers kinda freak you out. Cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer. I can make this too now . Well it didn't work eighter. It turned out pretty tasty! Everyday Ingredients, Extraordinary Desserts, December 8, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 23 Comments. Maybe the chocolate layer will adhere a bit better to the warm toffee. Let us know if you have any questions! We knew it was time to take off the flame. I can tell we are close but it isn't yet "smoking". A ball of toffee that feels soft and squeezable will be at ‘soft crack’ stage. In a large saucepan, bring the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring to help melt the butter. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stirring constantly, boil the mixture for exactly five minutes. I followed the recipe precisely but the toffee was soft and didn’t harden. Immediately sprinkle with the semi-sweet chocolate chips and place the pan in the microwave so it can sit undisturbed for five minutes. Stir in corn syrup and condensed milk. I would think color doesn't matter as much as long as it sets up. x. The so-called "cold-water method" is an easy way to estimate the temperature of your candy: Generations of cooks and candy makers have relied on this trick to make all types of candies, from fudge to toffee . Candy will start to smoke when it is ready to pour. I still wish we had leftovers! **Here's a quick tip, use a pan deep enough so the toffee doesn't bubble over as it's cooking. Easy Homemade Toffee1 C. Butter1 C. Sugar1/2 tsp. Sprinkle a few nuts on top to make it look beautiful! Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan and reduce heat to medium as candy continues to boil at a moderate, steady rate. Let chocolate set up, and then break it into small pieces. Immediately spread mixture evenly over the nuts in the pan. The thermometer's scale is clearly marked for hard crack, soft crack, hard ball, soft ball, thread, jam, caramel, sterilising and deep fry. 30 plus minutes A good quality saucepan ensures even heating throughout. Excellent recipe. Your email address will not be published. Sorry to hear that. Interesting. As long as it starts to "smoke" and you immediately take it off, then it should have reached the right temperature to set up. In fact I used plant butter haha and it was quite yummy. You *can* make this recipe without a candy thermometer, however it is really helpful so you can know what the actual temperature of the candy is. Other recipes I’ve looked … A real British classic, this jaw-breaking treacle toffee dates back hundreds of years and is really easy to make. You just need to cook the sugar and butter mixture until it turns the color of peanut butter. **Here's a quick tip, use a pan deep enough so the toffee doesn't bubble over as it's cooking. Everything else seemed to go well. Can you place in the refrigerator to cool? I learned a Costly Lesson. Start out on low to med heat then as it starts to thin you can turn it up to med to high. Spread melted chocolate over the toffee. As it cooks, the color will become golden-brown. Very neat! Place butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a skillet. Top the chocolate with chopped nuts as a garnish. The clip is adjustable so that the depth of the thermometer can be changed for different depth pans. It’s good toffee. You will develop an instinct to know by observation when it's reached the right temperature. Welcome to Clover Lane...we're happy you stopped by! I have tried lots of recipes from Pinterest. We did quite a thick layer of chocolate. This toffee looks amazing AND perfect AND easy! Gather your ingredients and get to cooking!! Bring to a boil and then decrease to simmer 7-10 minutes or until … Our family loves Peter's Chocolate. I searched pin interest and found this recipe. Spread melted chocolate or sprinkle chocolate chips over toffee. Sounds so sweet and awesome , YES! So much easier than fiddling with a candy thermometer. I would suggest to others to use a heavy bottom sauce pot and a wooden spoon to stir. Merry Christmas! Toffee is NOT safe around me! No thermometers, no tricks, no jokes. It only requires a few basic ingredients, your stove, a heavy duty pot and a whisk. Why do you not scrape the candy out of the pan? What a disappointment, it looked lovely but was soft unfortunately. Davids mom makes the BEST toffee. The good news is that you don’t need a candy thermometer to make Homemade English Toffee. 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