Candied Almonds

1 1/2 C sliced almonds

3 /4 C butter

1 1 /2 C sugar

1 T light corn syrup

3 T water

Melt butter in saucepan. Add sugar, syrup, and water. Stir until dissolved. Boil until hard crack (290 degrees) without stirring. Remove from heat. Add nuts and stir to coat. Pour onto greased cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool and break into pieces. Makes 1 1 /2 pounds of candy.