How to Make Almond Roca | Homemade Almond Roca Recipe

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In this episode of In The Kitchen with Matt I will show you how to make Almond Roca. This homemade almond roca recipe is fairly easy to make with very few ingredients. Almond Roca is essentially an English Toffee that uses almonds, but they are very close to the same. And some people use the names interchangeably. This is a family favorite treat to have during the Holidays, if I can make it you can make it, let's get started!
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Ingredients:
1 pound of butter (4 sticks) (450g)
1/3 cup of water (80mL)
2 Tbsp. of light corn syrup (40g)
2 cups of white granulated sugar (450g)
1 cup of almonds (I use 1/2 cup slivered and 1/2 cup roasted)
11.5 ounces of milk chocolate chips (or dark, semi-sweet) (330g)
Tools:
sheet pan (11x17 works great) (greased, I use butter)
spatula
large pot
oven mitts
butter knife
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[@robisolovjov4013]

✨Happy Holidays, Matt!🎄✨ After 3 years of using this recipe, I'm finally leaving a comment! 🤣 I first made this Roca back in 2020; I made 2 batches to share with family & friends. It was so well received that I ended up making 5 batches in 2021 for family, friends and close customers at my workplace! I even mailed a half batch to Nevada from my home in California ☺️ It arrived in perfect condition! This Almond Roca has become a tradition for me and my family. It brings so much joy to everyone I share it with. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! ❤️

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

So awesome!! Glad you like it and keep making it. :) :) You are so very welcome.

[@faridjalilian7491]

Thank you. It's wonderful recipe. Everyone loved it. Thanks again

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome! Glad you tried it and liked it!

[@majdal6871]

I love the way you explain things so well! Thnx

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you! You are welcome!

[@sunnieroger2561]

Thank you for sharing your delicious ALMOND ROCA RECIPE! I LOVE THAT CANDY!😁👍❤♥️

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are so very welcome!! :) :) It is one of my favorites. I actually just made a batch today! haha

[@jkledis]

I have all the ingredients - I must make this - the crunch sounded delicious!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yes give it a try Jim and let me know what you think! :)

[@sunjingwen2405]

Just made it.waiting for it to cool down.thanks for sharing with us

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome! you are welcome!

[@susandickison8107]

I used to live near the factory in Tacoma, love this so much. I make mine the EXACT same way.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

That is awesome, Susan!! :) :) It is so yummy!

[@gracehill7204]

Use to make tons of this for the Holidays. My Husbands favoriteCandy.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome!!

[@ingridb.1209]

Acabo de probar estas cosas y son tan deliciosas

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome! Glad you tried it and liked it!

[@LydiaApril]

Wow Matt! Those look amazing, good job!!!!! Perfect for the holidays 🎄

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you Lydia! :) Yes it is perfect for the Holidays! haha. :)

[@Marshmallow__2022]

Wow 😮 it looks amazing.. thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe with us.. I will definitely try it 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you Hissa! You are very welcome. :) Let me know how it turns out.

[@jfk1998]

Just made today for Thanksgiving.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome!!!

[@cashman135d9]

Looks so good

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you!!

[@jlathem56]

Hope you have a very Merry Christmas Matt.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You too J!! :)

[@kierstinjones2776]

That looks like a phenomenal recipe I thank you for sharing

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you, Kierstin! You are welcome. :)

[@leonaleona1628]

Looks so yummy! 😍 Another recipe I'll have to try! 👍👍

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hehehe thank you! :) They are super yummy.

[@mystiquerose620]

Looks really delicious

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you! :)

[@janesullivan7956]

I love this show

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Well thank you so much Jane! :)

[@jjo5375]

That must be amazing, indeed! I can see a fancy dish of ice cream, and a hunk of your candy sticking out the top! mmmmmm lol. : )

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hehe thanks! oh yeah ice cream with this candy equals divine! haha :)

[@KimikaSingh-zh5jf]

Can we use another syrup

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

No, it needs to be corn syrup

[@charukrishnamurthy2088]

Hi Matt Looks yummy. Is the temperature 240 Celsius or faranite

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you! 290 F or 143 C. :)

[@shariholdal3699]

Thankyou

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome, Shari!

[@farahvogue8623]

Wow thank you🌺💐🧡

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome Farah and thank you! :)

[@lizqkr]

thank you from Korea :-)

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome! :)

[@kathyc7158]

Matt would you suggest dark chocolate or milk chocolate for topper?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Either work great! I really like milk chocolate, so I regularly use that, but dark chocolate tastes great too. :) Or even semi-sweet.

[@kathyc7158]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt thank you!!!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@kathyc7158 You are very welcome! :)

[@auhdie]

omg i have to try this! but question, did you use a candy thermometer or just a regular one? idk if theres a difference

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

There is definitely a difference don't use a regular thermometer that you would put in your mouth to check your temperature. Definitely use a Candy thermometer or a meat thermometer. :)

[@RoadFreeLife]

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[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hello! :)

[@droidy347]

Does the butter nead to be clarified? What if the butter starts to burn?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi Rylan, no the butter isn't clarified and check your heat it shouldn't be burning at all.

[@droidy347]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt I just made it on Saturday and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this recipe man!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome!! Happy to hear that! You are welcome and Happy Holidays!@@droidy347

[@syk9625]

Can we make without d corn syrup

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

No, you need the corn syrup.

[@franciamartinica4540]

Love your videos! I just find you and I subscribed to your Chanel.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thanks so much Francia! :) :)

[@debbiepowers4743]

Hi Matt, thanks for the great recipe! I have a question. your candy requires only 290° to be completed whereas the normal almond Roca candy recipe requires the temperature to be 300 and above. Is your candy softer than normal almond Roca?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi Debbie, no it is hard, 290 to 300 F is considered the hard crack stage. Don't go above that.

[@debbiepowers4743]

@@inthekitchenwithmattthanks for the quick response! I just subscribed. Look forward to using your recipes. BTW I love that yellow cast-iron pan you’re using to cook the recipe, I’m jealous. Perfect size.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@debbiepowers4743 You are very welcome! Yeah I love that Dutch Oven. I use it all the time.

[@gloriajjackson4195]

I will.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome!

[@ryujenshogun]

I love it mat! I love toffee please send me some in the philippines

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thanks!

[@davidderminer544]

I had no idea what almond roca was ! Not gonna try this one until I am outta the wheelchair.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

It is so good David! :) But yes unfortunately this one would be a bit harder with the wheelchair, unless you had a hot plate or something that you could use at the table.

[@Meliecaandkids]

Yummy looks good love your videos 👍❤️❤️

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you so much! :) :)

[@farahvogue6715]

Thanks🙏🏻💐

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome Farrah! :)

[@جوريالهاجري-غ8خ]

❤️ done well

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@elsalongdesign]

He brought these over for Christmas and they’re SO GOOD!!! They’re already all gone😩

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hehehe I will make them again sometime and bring them over. hahahaha

[@AM-nh6cl]

Awesome 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you!

[@rashbabe3338]

Nice one chef and I know it will taste great but chef am confuse with the grams I know 1 cup of butter in grams is 226

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yup and this takes one pound of butter which is 2 cups. :) Or 450 to 454 grams.

[@rashbabe3338]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt Yh chef thanks I got it 225+225=450 thanks

[@cashman135d9]

Can you show how to make chess cake or cookie cake

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha, I will put it on my list, and see what I can come up with.

[@chocogracehandmadechocolat4024]

What would be the shelf life of almond roca chocolates

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

If stored in an airtight container they will last a few weeks.

[@chocogracehandmadechocolat4024]

Thanks

[@chocogracehandmadechocolat4024]

It should be stored in fridge or at room temperature

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@chocogracehandmadechocolat4024 Either is fine. :) It will last a little longer in the fridge. If your home is pretty warm room temperature, probably better to store in the fridge.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@chocogracehandmadechocolat4024 You are welcome!

[@gloriajjackson4195]

Another great recipe and demonstration, will be making this very soon for a baby shower goody bag inclusion. Thanks

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you so much Gloria! :) :) Let me know how it goes and if you run into any issues. :)

[@samanthamarks3456]

Could u half this and it still turn out

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Sure! :)

[@terelopez3636]

Matt or your slivered almonds toasted or not

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi Tere! No they aren't toasted, but you can easily toast them if you want. And the other chopped almonds that get sprinkled on top.

[@arzoamirimrs1199]

👍🏻

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you! :)

[@price-singspuccini6124]

I like to spread mine out on the thin side for those with dentures, weak teeth and for kids..

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yeah, you can spread them as thin as you like. :)

[@price-singspuccini6124]

Just made this and spread it thin. Used your recipe but added a pinch of baking soda and a teaspoon of vanilla : )

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@price-singspuccini6124 Great! :)

[@dedriepyatte5784]

WELL, I tried it, and it came out gritty, tasted wonderful but had to toss it.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hello Dedrie, the main reason toffee/almond roca turns out gritty/grainy is sugar crystals that develop on the side of the pan. Those need to be brushed down with hot water and a basting brush.

[@lindagale5584]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt an even more simple way to handle crystals is to take your first stick of butter and thoroughly butter the sides of your pan up to 1 inch from the top, then as you cook, the sugar naturally glides back down into the bubbly mix that is cooking. And voila!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@lindagale5584 Great tip!

[@Kairahah]

My mom saw how much butter i put in and said i was going to become a PIG

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahahaha, just eat a few pieces when it is done. It stores very well. :)

[@Kairahah]

I have everything accept almond XD

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Darn! You could just make it without the almonds, it will be pretty much a Toffee. :)

[@bachpankimasti7335]

Pls share ingredients in comment box

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

They are listed already in the description box under the video as well as a link to the recipe on my website. :)

[@JRod519]

I’m not a big fan of almonds But good video

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thanks

[@alicehorn7081]

Where is the recipe with the ingredients?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi Alice all of the recipes are included in the description box under the video. If you are on a mobile phone watching, under the video there is a triangle, press that and it will reveal the description box.

[@tofanian1432]

👏👍🏻

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you!

[@zohrakadwa7688]

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[@GardenManiia]

This doesn’t look as hard as I thought

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yeah it is pretty easy to make!

[@cashman135d9]

First

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha nice! :)

[@futureairbuspilot]

Ur tofee layer is tooooo thick .....n less chocolate...

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Nope it is perfect. I have been making and eating it for years and years