NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
National Almond Buttercrunch Day is observed June 29th annually as a day we can delight over toffee covered in chocolate creating buttercrunch. This delicious food holiday celebrates the treat with a crunchy texture and a caramel flavor that melts in your mouth--almond buttercrunch!
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Almond butter crunch became popular in the early 1900s when confectioners began experimenting with different ways to make toffee. Its popularity surged during World War II because it was cheap to make, traveled well, and didn't spoil easily when sent to soldiers on the front lines. Made primarily from butter, the treat was affordable to make and easily transported in packages. Plus, it had a long shelf life.
Some people refer to butter crunch as toffee, but there are a few differences between the two. Toffee is a dessert that became popular during the 19th century in England and other European countries. Like most foods that came from England, colonists brought the recipe for toffee to the New World with them. When Americans began making their own version of toffee, they did so by using granulated sugar and nuts. Almonds became an especially popular type of nut to use in butter crunch. No one really knows who started calling the Americanized version buttercrunch instead of toffee. We do know we love this treat whatever the name.
Tips for Almond Buttercrunch
Making it at home requires precision and a reliable candy thermometer due to the high-temperature sugar cooking involved. It takes the right tools, precision, timing, and safety to create toffee because it requires cooking sugar at high temperatures. When all these elements come together, success is sweet. Buttercrunch can be served on top of ice cream or enjoyed on its own. Buttercrunch flavored cookies or cakes are other ways to enjoy the sweet treat, too. Bakers love crumbly bits sprinkled along the tops of cupcakes for just a hint of crunch.
If you love the delicious flavor of toffee, we recommend drinking it! Its creamy, sweet nuttiness adds the perfect flavor to coffees, espressos, and cappuccinos. Since several brands of creamers and syrups make this flavor, you can brew a cup in the comfort of your home. Better yet, get out and visit your favorite coffee shop. Order an almond buttercrunch biscotti to dip into a black coffee to celebrate the day instead. The candy is so versatile, mix it into a scone and enjoy it with tea.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
Try your own homemade almond buttercrunch recipe or stop by a local candy shop for a taste of this sweet treat. Use #NationalAlmondButtercrunchDay to share on social media.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
Within our research, we were unable to identify the creator of National Almond Buttercrunch Day.