Homemade Almond Roca

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Homemade Almond Roca
40 min.
4
1000kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful treat that’s both simple to make and utterly irresistible: Homemade Almond Roca! This gluten-free confection is perfect for satisfying your cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. With a rich buttery base, crunchy toasted almonds, and a luscious chocolate topping, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a batch of this delectable candy that serves four, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion. The combination of slivered almonds and a perfectly cooked sugar mixture results in a satisfying crunch, while the semisweet and white chocolate chips add a creamy sweetness that beautifully complements the nutty flavor. With only 1000 calories for the entire batch, you can enjoy this treat without the guilt!

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, share with friends, or even package as a thoughtful gift, Homemade Almond Roca is sure to delight. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to create a sweet masterpiece that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds 
  • cup butter cubed
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons water boiling
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Sprinkle almonds on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  2. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until toasted and golden brown; remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan over low heat, cook butter and sugar for 5 minutes.
  4. Add water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour over almonds.
  5. Sprinkle chips on top; let stand for 1-2 minutes or until melted.
  6. Spread and swirl chocolate over candy. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1000kcal
Protein2.39%
Fat62.55%
Carbs35.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.27
Glycemic Load
36.65
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.080000053281%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:999.55kcal
49.98%
Fat:71.79g
110.44%
Saturated Fat:43.4g
271.26%
Carbohydrates:90.52g
30.17%
Net Carbohydrates:87.03g
31.65%
Sugar:84.02g
93.36%
Cholesterol:123.36mg
41.12%
Sodium:393.51mg
17.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:19.35mg
6.45%
Protein:6.18g
12.36%
Vitamin E:4.91mg
32.7%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.43%
Vitamin A:1429.57IU
28.59%
Copper:0.43mg
21.26%
Magnesium:77.41mg
19.35%
Fiber:3.49g
13.95%
Phosphorus:137.05mg
13.71%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.4%
Calcium:110.51mg
11.05%
Iron:1.96mg
10.88%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.49%
Potassium:241.26mg
6.89%
Vitamin K:5.59µg
5.33%
Selenium:3.39µg
4.84%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.28%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.93%
Folate:7.64µg
1.91%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.39%