Caramelized Almond Bark With Sea Salt
This easy caramelized dark chocolate almond bark with sea salt is the perfect holiday treat and holiday gift! The balance of dark chocolate, caramelized, crunchy almonds, and sea salt is irresistible. Best of all, this recipe comes together in minutes and disappears in even less time!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups roasted almonds
- 1 pound good quality dark chocolate finely chopped
- coarse sea salt for garnish; add to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or tin foil, set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine water and sugar, stir over medium-low until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook, strring occasionally swirling the pan and brushing down the sides with a pastry brush until the caramel is dark amber, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and immediately stir in butter until melted.
- Working fast, stir almonds until well coated and spread onto baking pan, separate the nuts the best you can.
- Let cool and break up any large clumps. Set aside 1/4 of the nuts.
- Stir chocolate in a medium bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted.
- Remove from heat and add nuts from baking sheet. Spread the nut mixture on the same baking sheet, make sure to keep the nuts in one layer.
- Top with the reserved nuts and then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill until set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Let it come to room temperature before serving to enjoy the best flavor.