Oregon Hazelnut Crunch

== Description ==
Makes 16 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1¼ cups granulated sugar
* ¼ cup light corn syrup
* 2 tablespoons water
* ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1 cup hazelnuts
* 3 tablespoons almond extract
* ¼ teaspoon baking soda
== Directions ==
# Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil.
# Heat to the hard-crack stage 'Hard-crack' is a test for candy at which point a drop of the syrup immersed in cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. On a candy thermometer, the hard-crack stage is between 300°F and 310°F. without stirring.
# Remove from heat and cool for about 5 minutes, stirring periodically.
# Add hazelnuts, almond extract and baking soda; stir briskly.
# Pour into a buttered 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan.
# Let cool before breaking into pieces.
== Notes ==
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Category:Candy Recipes
Category:Hazelnut Recipes
Category:Light corn syrup Recipes