Name: Vienna almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 250 gram whole blanched almonds; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 vanilla bean, split; 2 teaspoon butter

Vienna almonds

These Vienna almonds are caramelised to perfection with a sweet hint of vanilla. As beautiful as they are delicious, they are perfect to entertain with and make great table decorations.

Makes 2 Cup

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

250 gram whole blanched almonds

1/2 cup caster sugar

1/4 cup water

1 vanilla bean, split

2 teaspoon butter

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Arrange blanched almonds on baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until light golden.

2.In a medium, heavy-based saucepan, combine sugar, water and vanilla. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Cook, without stirring, 8-12 minutes, until just golden around the edges. Discard vanilla bean.

3.Add almonds to toffee with butter, gently stirring to coat. Pour onto tray. Use a wooden spoon to spread into a single layer. Set aside for at least 30 minutes. Break up toffee-coated nuts and store in an airtight container.

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