This buttery and crunchy treat is “one of the finest confections made,” according to Walter Richmond, author of Choice Confections.
With National Almond Buttercrunch Day at the end of June, now is the time to make plans to perfect your recipe or introduce this popular confection into your product line. Keep reading for expert tips on how to achieve the signature crunch as well as a formulation worthy of a national holiday.
So how do you get the perfect crunch? This confection’s signature crunch comes from a high cook temperature and the right formulation of ingredients, namely butter and sugar. Typically made by caramelizing sugar with butterfat at a high temperature of 290-300° F. Equally important, the ratio of butter and sugar will have an effect of the grain of the crunch. Richmond recommends 37-42 percent butter and 63-58 percent sugar (nuts excluded) for the confection to gradually become softer and melt in your mouth when eating.
Use the following formulation to adapt this classic recipe in your own candy kitchen.
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Whether it’s the crunch or rich buttery goodness, consumers love
buttercrunch enough to honor it with a national holiday. If you’re looking for
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