Swedish Hard Candies (Knäck)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Delicious Swedish Hard Candies recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Candy

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

234

Sugar

31g

Fat

10g

Swedish Hard Candies (Knäck) are a popular sweet treat in Sweden that can be enjoyed any time of the year. These hard candies are typically made with dark corn syrup, sugar, butter, cream, and chopped nuts such as almonds. They have a crunchy texture, a rich caramel flavor, and a nutty taste from the chopped almonds. Swedish Hard Candies are traditionally eaten during the Christmas season, but they can be enjoyed as a snack or as a dessert any time of the year. These sweets are perfect for sharing with friends and family, or to offer as a homemade gift during the holidays.

Instructions

1.	Prepare a candy thermometer and parchment paper.
2.	In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together sugar, syrup, butter and cream.
3.	Cook over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
4.	Lower the heat and stir in the chopped almonds or mixed nuts.
5.	Cook the mixture to 125°C, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
6.	Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish and let it cool.
7.	Break the mixture into small pieces and serve.

PROS

Swedish Hard Candies have a crunchy texture and a delicious nutty flavor.

They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and easy to make.

CONS

The high sugar content and high calorie count of these candies makes them an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack.

If you have nut allergies, you must skip the nuts when making this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swedish Hard Candies are not the healthiest snack, but almonds are a good source of healthy fats and fiber.
These nuts are also high in vitamin E and magnesium, nutrients that are essential for good health.
Almonds have been linked to reduced risk of heart disease and improved cognitive function.

	1 cup sugar
	1 cup dark corn syrup
	1/4 cup butter
	1 cup cream
	1 cup chopped blanched almonds or 1 cup mixed nuts