Rice Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Crunchy, buttery, and deeply satisfying, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. The base is a classic hard-crack caramel made from butter, sugar, and just a splash of water, cooked to a gorgeous deep amber before being poured over a layer of roughly chopped almonds. A blanket of melted semi-sweet chocolate goes on next, followed by more almonds and an optional pinch of flaky sea salt that makes every bite sing. The whole thing is naturally free of rice and rice-derived ingredients — no fillers, no starch, no hidden grain — just straightforward confectionery ingredients you can feel confident about. Many store-bought toffees and chocolate barks sneak in rice flour or crisped rice for texture, so making it from scratch this way is genuinely the cleaner route. Once the chocolate sets, you break it into jagged, rustic pieces that look impressive but require zero special equipment beyond a candy thermometer and a sheet pan. It's an ideal make-ahead treat for holidays, gifting, or just keeping a stash in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ cups whole raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it on a heatproof surface near the stove. Spread half the chopped almonds (about 3/4 cup) in a single, even layer across the parchment.
- 2
Combine the butter, sugar, water, and fine salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, then clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) — the hard-crack stage — and turns a deep amber color, about 10–12 minutes. Watch closely once the mixture begins to color, as it can darken quickly.
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