Microwave Almond Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
1 c. butter
1 c. slivered almonds

Preparation

Combine
sugar,
water,
corn
syrup
and butter in a 2 quart glass
mixing bowl.
Microwave, uncovered, for 18 to 20 minutes on
Full
power
or until candy thermometer registers 290\u00b0, stirring every 5 minutes.
Using the cold water method, it
should form
a
soft crack consistency.
Stir in almonds. Pour at
once onto a buttered cookie sheet.
Cool.
Break into pieces.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.