Buttery Almond Crunch

Yield: 10 ounces

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon + 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened, divided
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; butter the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
2. Spread the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
3. 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.
4. Stir in almonds.
5. Quickly pour into prepared pan.
6. Chill until firm.
7. Invert pan and remove foil.
8. Break candy into pieces.