Almond Brittle

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1 Blanch, split, and bake almonds to golden brown.
2. 2 Grease a tin with Crisco and sprinkle almonds on it split side down.
3. 3 Dissolve sugar and water in a saucepan, add Crisco, salt, and cream of tartar.
4. 4 Boil until brittle (300°F) when tested in cold water.
5. 5 Add almond extract and pour over nuts.
6. 6 When firm, cut into squares.