Chocolate Almond Honey Crunch

Ingredients

Preparation

1. 1Toast half the almonds on a baking tray in an oven at bout 170°C until golden brown.
2. 2Remove from oven and allow to cool, place to the side until needed.
3. 3Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly as it melts.
4. 4As soon as butter is melted add sugar, water, rum and honey, increase to medium-high heat
5. 5Heat mixture to a temperature of 104°C stirring constantly.
6. 6Add the untoasted almonds and continue to heat and stir until the temperature is 107°C
7. 7Evenly divide the honey almond mixture on to 2 trays with grease proof paper on the bottom and place in the oven for 24-26 min or until caramelized at 170°C
8. 8Combine the plain and unsweetened chocolate and melt over hot water until smooth.
9. 9Pour choc over top of honey, sprinkle toasted almonds over top of choc and place in freezer for 20 mins.
10. 10Break into irregular pieces and serve.