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Rosemary Cranberry Toffee

Rosemary and dried cranberry on top of dark semi-sweet chocolate coating the buttery sweet toffee. This flavor combination is amazing. Serve for any occasion, makes a great gift.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, English
Servings: 10 + servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter (I use salted, unsalted works well too)
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6-8 oz chocolate I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao semi-sweet chocolate (chopped chocolate works too_
  • 3-8 " sprigs of fresh rosemary not dried pulled off stems about 1/4 cup packed.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries be sure they are fresh and plump for the best flavor
  • 1 tablespoons flakey salt Maldon flake sea salt (do not use table salt)

Instructions

  • This small batch recipe will fit into a 9x13" rolled-edge baking sheet. If you pour it onto a larger baking sheet you can use parchment paper if desired. Toffee comes off of my baking sheet without any prep, but I like to add that info if you use your baking sheets for more than baking and if they have burned on items that the flavor may transfer to the toffee (you won't want that)
  • Be sure all items are ready, making candy goes quickly.
  • In a thick bottom 2-3 qt pot bring butter and sugar to a boil.
  • Stir the mixture so it doesn't burn in one spot and bring to 285°
  • If you don't have a thermometer, it should be a medium golden brown color similar to a paper bag.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour onto the 9x13 baking sheet.
  • Spread with an offset spatula evenly.
  • Add on the chocolate and wait a minute or two,. then spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  • place the rosemary pieces evenly over the chocolate.
  • Next add the dried cranberries, pressing them gently into the chocolate so they won't fall off later.
  • Wait just another minute or two.
  • Then sprinkle on the flakey sea salt (so it doesn't all melt by the heat of the chocolate too much)

Notes

Double Batch will fill an 18x13" 1/2 sheet pan.
1 lb (4 sticks butter) salted or unsalted (I use salted)
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups (12oz) chocolate chips
6- 8" sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons Maldon flakey sea salt
follow the same instructions