English Toffee Recipe

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Discover hw.’ to create tre rmst scrumptious toffee réht in your own kitchen wkh Jneskohl Khchen’s
step-by-step recipe. Bursting with a perfect blend of crunchy pecans, silky chocolate, and rich carsrnel:
it’s a treat you won t forget
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of pecans, finely chopped (and some extra for garnishing)
• 1 cup (200 grams) of granulated sugar
• 1 cup (226 grams) of butter, cut into pieces
• % teaspoon of salt
. %cup (60 ml) of water
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips (use moderately to ensure the toffee remains the highlight)
• Flaked sea salt (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Your Pan: Using scissors, line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Lay the Base: Evenly spread 1 cup of chopped pecans on the bottom of your lined baking dish. For
enhanced flavor, give the pecans a quick toast in the oven before using them.

3. Prepare the Caramel Mxture: In a pot with thick sides for even heat distribution, cornbine the
granulated sugar, butter pieces, salt, and water. Set the pot over medium heat.
4. Stir & Monitor_ Regularly stir the mixture to allow the butter to melt into the sugar Ensure you have
a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature. Aim for 300 degrees which is the hard crack
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5. Add Vanilla: Once the caramel mixture reaches 300 degrees, remove from heat. Carefully stir in 1
teaspoon of vanilla extract.
6. Pour & Set Transfer the caramel over the pecans in your baking dish, spreading it out to ensure it
covers the entire surface.
7. Chocolate Time: After letting the caramel cool for a couple of minutes, sprinkle chocolate chips
evenly over the top. Cover the dish with foil and let it sit, allmving the heat from the caramel to melt
the chocolate_
8. Gamish: After about 4 minutes, or wherl the chocolate is melted, spread it smoothly Vith a spatula.
Gamish with additional finely chopped pecans and optionally, a sprinkle of flaked sea salt for a burst
of contrast and flavor.
9. Let it Set: For best results. let your toffee set for about 4 hours. If you’re short on time, you can
expedite the process by placing it in the fridge

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10. Serve: Once set, remove the toffee from the pan, and either break into pieces or use a knife for
cleaner cuts_ Dive into your homemade toffee delight!
Serving Suggestions & Tips:
1 _ Presentation: Serve your toffee on a decorative platter or in a gift box if you’re sharing as a giff The
contrasting layers of nutty pecans, rich caramel, and glossy chocolate are visuany appealing and
deserve to be showcased.
2. Storage: Sttye any leftover toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If
your home is particularly warm, consider refrigerating the toffee and letting it come to room
temperature before consuming for the best flavor and texture.
3. Customization: n’hile pecans are our nut Of choice. you can experiment Other nuts like
almonds or walnuts. The key is to toast them slightly to bring out their flavors-
4. Caramel Caution: Making cararnel requires patience. Remember, the temperature wil rise fast
initially, then plateau for a bit before rising again. Using a candy thermometer wil ensure precisiIY1.
5 Perfect Pairings’ This toffee pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea, enhancing the flavors of
both the drink and the dessert.

Closing Notes:
Thank you for joining us at Ineskohl Kitchen today! We pride ourselves on delivering recipes that not
only taste divine but also evoke the pleasure of cooking and sharing. This toffee is a testament to simple
ingredients creating extraordinary results. We’d love to see how your toffee tumed out! Share your
creations with us.

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