But when it comes to Almond Roca, will power abandons me. (That will be an extra hundred situps for the next two weeks, please.) My mother’s friend Myke brought over a delicious batch a week ago, which lasted, um, an hour? A phone call with a rave review prompted her to bring us a second batch along with the recipe. Thanks Myke!
What is the Difference Between Almond Roca and English Toffee?
Almond Roca and English toffee are similar. As mentioned above, Almond Roca is a name brand that mixes the toffee with the almonds. Our version of English toffee has a layer of chocolate between the toffee and the nuts, but it’s very similar in flavor to Almond Roca.
Troubleshooting Tips
It may take a try or two to get Homemade Almond Roca right. Improve your chances sooner rather than later by using these tips.
If it’s a humid or rainy day, don’t attempt to make this.Use chocolate with a low cocoa butter content, such as Hershey’s.If you have one, use a candy thermometer. Clip it to the pan when you add the almonds. When the candy is ready, it should register between 295°F and 305°F.If the toffee is coming out grainy, it’s because the sugar isn’t dissolving. Try this. Coat the inside of the pot with a thin layer of butter so the sugar can’t cling to it, and add the sugar into the center of the pot so it doesn’t touch the sides. If any stay sugar does end up on the side of the pot, remove it using a wet pastry brush.
How to Store Almond Roca
Room temperature: Store homemade Almond Roca in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together. Refrigerator: Refrigerate homemade Almond Roca in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together. Freezer: Freeze homemade Almond Roca in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together.
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The method of recipe was slightly modified on November 8, 2021. Use an inexpensive chocolate such as Hershey’s. It has low cocoa butter content. If you use a premium chocolate with a high cocoa butter content, unless you temper the chocolate first (look up directions online), the cocoa butter may separate into white streaks as the melted chocolate cools. You can use other kinds of nuts such as pecans or macadamia and white chocolate. Do not attempt to make this on a humid or rainy day. Do not double the recipe, make one batch at a time. If you are using a candy thermometer, clip it on now. It’s helpful, but not required.
