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How to make spiked sponge toffee with lime and tequila

Make Spiked Sponge Toffee With Lime and Tequila

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All my ingredients except the baking soda. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment with cooking oil.

All my ingredients except the baking soda. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment with cooking oil.

Combine sugar with corn syrup and tequila in a large, heavy bottom saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Combine sugar with corn syrup and tequila in a large, heavy bottom saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Cook until the mixture is golden amber and a candy thermometer reads 300*F about 10-15 minutes.

Cook until the mixture is golden amber and a candy thermometer reads 300*F about 10-15 minutes.

Do not spread with a spatula or it will deflate. Let set for a minute.

Do not spread with a spatula or it will deflate. Let set for a minute.

Add salt and lemon zest. Let it rest in a cool, dry place until hard, about 3 hours.

Add salt and lemon zest. Let it rest in a cool, dry place until hard, about 3 hours.

Use the tip of a sharp knife, break it into uneven shards! Enjoy

  • 1.0c White sugar
  • 1.0c Corn syrup
  • 4.0Tbsp Tequila
  • 1.0Tbsp Baking soda
  • 1/2tsp Sea salt
  • 2.0tsp Lime zest