1 cup
sugar
1/2 cup
water
Cook in
heavy-bottomed saucepan till water cooks out and sugar is golden brown. No not stir.
Pour onto an oiled or buttered baking pan to cool. Break in pieces and place in cuisinart to
pulverize. May be used in recipe calling
for sugar to add special flavor.
1/2 cup
blanched almonds or other nuts, like pecans
1/2 cup
sugar (powdered or superfine best)
Cook in
heavy bottomed saucepan over high heat to melt sugar. Stir slightly with wooden spoon so nuts will
not clump together, but will coat evenly and turn golden brown. Pour onto an oiled or buttered baking pan to
cool. Chop into pieces for use in recipes.