This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups,
Shelled and blanched almonds, 1 cup,
Water, 3 tablespoons.
Put the sugar and water into a saucepan, place on the fire, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. When the sugar comes to a good boil, put in the almonds, and stir till the nuts are well covered and a little browned.
Turn on a buttered dish, and separate each nut. If not coated with candy, thoroughly, then repeat the process.
 
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