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Ste. Anne’s Salted Caramel Toffee

June 7, 2014 By Lena

One of the highlights of my recent Culinary Retreat to Ste. Anne’s Spa was of course, a visit to Ste. Anne’s Bakery. Here, you’ll find freshly prepared, gluten-free baked goods and a wide selection of cookies, cakes, breads, jams, chocolates and fruit butters made from products found on the Ste. Anne’s property. The bakery serves organic, locally roasted coffee and specialty teas, as well as quiche made with a gluten-free crust, fresh salads and a variety of wraps and sandwiches.

At the bakery, I found a little slice of heaven – in the form of Salted Caramel Toffee. This scrumptious brittle treat is dangerously addictive, combining smooth dark chocolate with a salty pecan crunch. For weeks, I thought about returning to the bakery just to splurge on a few confectionery delights… and Chef Khushroo must have sensed my obsession, because Ste. Anne’s recently published the recipe on their blog!

Caramel_Toffee

Hence, I’m going to save my husband the drive and attempt this chocolatey treat at home first. And as someone who has enjoyed this toffee first-hand, trust me, this recipe’s a keeper!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup glucose or corn syrup
4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt
2 cups dark chocolate (60-70%)
1 cup pecans (optional)

Caramelize sugar, butter, vanilla extract and glucose until golden brown over high heat. Line baking tray with parchment paper. Pour ingredients onto tray, cover with parchment paper and use rolling pin to smooth. Let cool at room temperature for 4-5 hours.

Set a stainless steel bowl over a boiling pot of water. Add 1 cup of chocolate and stir until melted, then add remainder of chocolate until melted (stir occasionally).

Remove parchment paper and spread melted chocolate over toffee. Add pecans immediately, before chocolate solidifies. Flip and remove parchment paper on the other side and repeat process. Keep at room temperature until solid, break into desired pieces and enjoy!

CHEF’S CHOCOLATE TIPS:

• Avoid water from contaminating the chocolate
• Working temperature of chocolate should be 32ºC, highest melting temperatures should be about 46º-50ºC
• Adding additional chocolate aids crystallization, snap break, glossy appearance and shelf life

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Culinary Retreat, recipe, Salted Caramel Toffee, Ste. Anne's Spa

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  1. Lynda Cook

    June 7, 2014 at 10:19 am

    OMG Lena, this looks so good and I can almost taste it, I would love to make this but I already know it wouldn’t taste as good as the chef’s, St. Annes sure does seem like heaven!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      It is DIVINE. I hope you make it!

  2. Debbie S.

    June 7, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Sigh! Straight to my heart this recipe goes! Thank you for sharing!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      You’re welcome Debbie!

  3. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    June 7, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Oh my that looks so yummy, but so not on my diet right now :( I am going to mark it for later, might have to make some of this up at Christmas!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Yes! A perfect holiday treat!

  4. Anne Taylor

    June 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I’d have this for breakfast if I could! lol I’ll be bookmarking this recipe for sure! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      LOL Anne!

  5. Flora M

    June 7, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    *Gasp* *YUM* *Scooped* !!!!
    Love dark chocolate and the pecans are a MUST ingredient for me :)
    Thank you for sharing !!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Enjoy Flora!!

  6. DebH

    June 7, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    This recipe looks so good! I’m almost afraid to make it!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      You MUST try it!

  7. Eldon

    June 7, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Looks delicious but so much sugar!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Of course you can cut back to taste!

  8. Ella Pretty Blog

    June 8, 2014 at 12:26 am

    Yum…am reading this at midnight and seriously craving some – looks AMAZING!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Try it hun!

  9. MrDisco

    June 8, 2014 at 12:35 am

    woah. that looks delectable

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      It’s incredible!

  10. Doris Calvert

    June 8, 2014 at 2:04 am

    Oh my that does look good, thanks for sharing!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      You’re welcome Doris!!

  11. Darlene Schuller

    June 8, 2014 at 8:44 am

    oh heck yeah! This looks fabulous thank you!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      You’re welcome Darlene!

  12. Rick F

    June 8, 2014 at 9:54 am

    That looks so good!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Enjoy Rick!

  13. Nicky

    June 8, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    wow, this looks amazingly delicious!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Yes it does!

  14. JaimeeM

    June 8, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    That looks so good!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      I hope you try it!

  15. MrDisco

    June 9, 2014 at 12:51 am

    it’s even better b/c of the dark chocolate. dark chocolate is good for you.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Truth!

  16. marissa

    June 9, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Looks yummy! Can’t wait to make it – dark chocolate and pecans are my fave too.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Perfect Marissa!

  17. Victoria Ess

    June 9, 2014 at 8:13 am

    This looks so good! I really want to try this!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      I think you should!

  18. Jennifer Lo

    June 9, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    looks so yummy!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      It is divine!

  19. caryn s

    June 9, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Wow this recipe looks sinfully delicious Lena!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Give it a try Caryn!

  20. Yash

    June 9, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    one word: mmmmmmmmmmm!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Totally agree!!

  21. La Cuisine d'Helene

    June 9, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I could survive on this and a week-end at the Spa Lena. Looks yum!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Hahaha me too!

  22. Nancy J Montgomery

    June 10, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Thanks for the recipe.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      You’re welcome!

  23. Melinda L.

    June 12, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Must indulge in this ASAP!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Enjoy Melinda!

  24. Valerie Crawford

    June 16, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Wow! That looks so good. I can not wait to make this.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Please do Valerie!!

  25. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    June 17, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    this recipe is great for gifts adding to my christmas baking presents

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      GREAT idea!

  26. Stephanie LaPlante

    June 21, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Thanks for the recipe. I’d love to try it.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      YW Stephanie!

  27. Susan

    June 21, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    This recipe sounds amazing. I’m off to pin it!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Perfect!

  28. Suzie M

    June 21, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    OK this can’t be on my diet but I don’t care

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Hahaha enjoy!

  29. sarah sar

    June 22, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Mmmmmmmmmmm that looks delish! I just need to pick up 2 of those ingredients and then I will make some next weekend. Love all things chocolate!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Yum! Enjoy Sarah!

  30. l p

    June 25, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    thanks for the recipe and picture. can’t wait to make it.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      You’re welcome!

  31. Wanda Tracey

    July 1, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I used to make homemade candy with my grandpa.I will try this one because it looks devine.Thank you for sharing with us.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Aw, that’s great Wanda!

  32. Yuen C

    July 6, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    That looks delicious!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      It does!!

  33. Judy Cowan

    July 18, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that I made this and oh my it is so good!!! Definitely a keeper recipe!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

  34. Suzie M

    July 18, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Oh my this looks too good to be legal

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Hahaha too funny!

  35. Treen Goodwin

    September 14, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Looks so delish , i have to make this for sure thanks so much for sharing it with us all :)

  36. Debbie White Beattie

    June 20, 2016 at 4:17 am

    This recipe looks delicious, I love the combination of caramel, chocolate and pecans

  37. kathy downey

    August 30, 2016 at 9:40 am

    This looks totally delicious,thanks for sharing your recipe.

  38. kathy downey

    January 30, 2017 at 10:42 am

    We made this over the holidays and it was delicious!!

  39. kathy downey

    August 11, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    My sister made this last card night and omg if you haven’t made this you need too,so delicious!

  40. kathy downey

    September 23, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    I had to make this myself,oh have you tried it with Dry white wine…omg it’s so delicious !

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