Chocolate-Coated Almonds

Chocolate-Coated Almonds

Ingredients:
sugars, granulated
water, bottled, generic
nuts, almonds
pascha, organic bitter-sweet dark chocolate chips,

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and boil over moderate heat without stirring until the syrup reaches 248 on a candy thermometer, 10 minutes.
Add the almonds and stir to coat.
Spread the nuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet; let cool.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the candied almonds and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
Serve cold or at room temperature.