Almond Nougatine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sliced blanched almond

Preparation

Brush a small baking sheet with vegetable oil and set aside.
In a medium-size, heavy saucepan, cook the sugar over high heat until it turns a caramel color.
Stir in the almonds and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Pour out onto the prepared pan in a very thin layer and let harden; Cool.
When completely set, scrape the nougatine onto a chopping board with a heavy spatula.
Cut or chop into small bits.
Store in an airtight container until ready to use.