Sweet Nut Crunch (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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⅓ cup water.
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½ cup light corn syrup.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
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¾ cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup salted peanuts.
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½ cup almond slices.
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½ cup salted butter.
# Instructions:
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Get a tray with a rim, layer it with parchment paper, and leave it nearby. Have all your ingredients ready to go near the stove.
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On medium-high heat, melt your butter in a big saucepan.
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Once the butter is melted, mix in the sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Keep stirring for about 2 minutes or until the sugar completely dissolves.
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Pop on a candy thermometer and keep stirring the mix until it hits 300°F. This will take about 15 minutes.
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As soon as you see the mixture reaches 300°F, quickly mix in the baking soda.
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Toss in the salted peanuts and almonds quickly, then pour the mix onto your tray. Spread it out as evenly as you can.
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After it cools completely (about 30 minutes), crack it into smaller pieces.
# Notes:
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Be sure everything is prepped ahead of time since you'll need to act fast once the candy reaches the right temperature.