On Nov 29, 5:27*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Nov 29, 5:15*pm, lainie > wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29, 5:24*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>
> > >http://oi55.tinypic.com/2dturn7.jpg
>
> > > :-) It's Christmas!
>
> > > John Kuthe...
>
> > Would love to see your recipe. *e.
>
> I got the recipe from the Joy Of Cooking. I double it:
>
> 3.5 cups white sugar
> 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
> 2 cups cream (NO guar gum or crap like that!)
> 2 sticks butter
>
> Cook to 310F. Slowly stir and turn UP the heat as the syrup gets above
> about 240F. Must keep it hot enough not to begin to crystallize, hence
> the stirring to keep it from sticking/burning/boiling over. I always
> use a gas stove too, had bad results on electric stoves.
>
> Once at 310F, turn off heat, let stop boiling, stir in:
>
> 2 tsp real vanilla
> 1 tsp real almond
>
> (enjoy boiling vanilla+almond as you stir it in!)
>
> Pour onto buttered marble slab. Partially cool and score into grid.
> Cool further then break into pieces, and cover in milk chocolate.

And boy is it good. John always puts a little extra toffee in my
box. His cherries are spectacular too.
>
> John Kuthe...

--Bryan