Croccante is a typical Italian sweet, very simple but extremely tasty. It is made with toasted almonds and caramelized sugar, which give it a crunchy texture and an irresistible flavor. Perfect to enjoy on its own or accompanied by a good coffee or a glass of liqueur.
Blanch the almonds by dropping them into boiling water and peel them, then chop them; place them in a low oven to dry thoroughly
Put the sugar over the heat and dissolve it, stirring with a wooden spoon until it reaches a nice golden color, the color of barley sugar candies
At this point add the almonds and stir so they blend evenly with the sugar; then immediately pour the mixture onto a work surface you have previously greased
Using a lemon, spread the brittle trying to give it an even thickness: you can then cut it into diamonds or sticks
If you want to try making one of those brittle fruit bowls seen in pastry shop windows, garnished with caramelized or candied fruit, you should choose a cup-shaped mold and grease it
After thinning the brittle on the still-warm table, transfer it into the mold and try to fit it to it
You can remove it once it has completely cooled
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| Energy (kcal) | 510 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 54.55 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 54.1 |
| Fat (g) | 27.65 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 2.3 |
| Protein (g) | 11 |
| Fiber (g) | 6.35 |
| Sale (g) | 0.01 |
