785. Mandorle Tostate

Toasted Almonds

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Pellegrino Artusi

Published 1998

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Ingredients

  • 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of sweet almonds
  • 200 grams (about 7

Method

Rub the almonds with a kitchen towel. Put the sugar on the fire in an untinned saucepan with two fingers of water. When the sugar has melted, pour in the almonds, stirring constantly. When the almonds begin to crackle, move the saucepan away from the fire and place it at the edge of the hearth. You will note that the sugar begins to crystallize, acquiring the consistency of sand. Then remove th