Oregon hazelnut crunch

1 Batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
¼cupHazelnut liqueur or extract
¼cupCorn syrup
2tablespoonsWater
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
1cupRoasted & chopped hazelnuts (Oregon hazelnuts)

Directions

Combine sugar, liqueur or extract, corn syrup, water and salt in a 1-quart sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cook to 300 (syrup will be golden color) without stirring. Remove from heat and add hazelnuts and soda (mixture will foam); stir briskly and pour into buttered pan. Let cool. Break into coarse crumbs with rolling pin. Store in airtight container until used.

* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board