Shelly's Recipe

BUTTERY ALMOND CRUNCH

Category: Candy

1 tbsp plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 cup sliced almonds

Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; butter the foil with 1/2 tbsp butter. Set aside.

Spread the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1/2 tbsp butter. Add 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Invert pan and remove foil. Break candy into pieces.