Nut Clusters

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the caramel mou: Place the corn syrup, sugar and just enough water to melt the sugar into a saucepan and place on high heat.
2. 2
   Cook until the sugar is very dark brown and begins to burn.
3. 3
   You will see white smoke.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and add the 1-ounce of water.
5. 5
   Allow this to cool slightly.
6. 6
   Place the roasted nuts on a silpat baking mat lined baking sheet.
7. 7
   Place the butter and cocoa butter in a large heat-proof mixing bowl.
8. 8
   Prepare the caramel: Place the sugar, corn syrup, Caramel Mou, cream, vanilla bean, butter, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan placed over high heat.
9. 9
   Insert a candy thermometer and cook to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
10. 10
    Remove from the heat and pour over the butter and cocoa butter.
11. 11
    Let cool for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Spoon the caramel over the nuts to make the clusters.
13. 13
    Place the bittersweet chocolate in a paper cornet or small piping bag and drizzle chocolate over the nut cluster.
14. 14
    Serve.
15. 15
    Jacques' tip: To make a more kid friendly recipe, use store bought caramel squares.
16. 16
    Unwrap them and place them on top of the nuts.
17. 17
    Put in a warm oven until the caramel melts.