Description
This Homemade Toffee recipe is a deliciously sweet and buttery treat featuring a rich hard candy base topped with melted semisweet chocolate and crunchy pecans. Perfect for candy lovers, this classic English-style toffee comes together on the stovetop and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its signature nutty crunch and smooth chocolate layer.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) Challenge unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Topping
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet (11×15 inches) with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to allow easy removal of the toffee once set.
- Cook toffee mixture: In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Stir consistently with a wooden spoon to ensure the mixture cooks evenly and doesn’t burn. Cook until the mixture reaches 285°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, displaying a dark amber color. This process typically takes 35-45 minutes; control the heat to manage the temperature rise carefully.
- Pour and top with chocolate: Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Immediately sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for 1-2 minutes to soften and melt.
- Spread chocolate and add pecans: Use a spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer over the toffee. Then sprinkle the finely chopped pecans evenly on top and gently press them into the chocolate to adhere.
- Set and cool: Allow the toffee to cool and set at room temperature for about 1 hour until firm and fully set.
- Serve and store: Once set, break the toffee into pieces to serve. Store leftover pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Homemade English Toffee is a classic sweet treat featuring a crunchy hard candy base topped with rich chocolate and nutty pecans.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy to avoid overcooking or burning the toffee.
- Ensure the saucepan is heavy-bottomed to promote even heat distribution and prevent scorching.
- Store toffee in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
