Description
This classic Nut Brittle recipe delivers a crunchy, sweet treat made with salted butter, sugar, corn syrup, and a delightful mix of almonds and salted peanuts. The candy is cooked to the perfect hard crack stage, creating a brittle texture that’s ideal for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
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Nut Brittle Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup almond slices
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and have all ingredients measured and ready near the stovetop, as timing is crucial when working with hot sugar.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the salted butter completely.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Stir in granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water into the melted butter, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the temperature reaches 300°F, which usually takes about 15 minutes.
- Add Baking Soda: Once the mixture hits 300°F, remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda to aerate the mixture, creating a lighter texture.
- Mix Nuts and Spread: Add the almond slices and salted peanuts, then swiftly pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula or back of a spoon, spread the brittle as evenly as possible before it hardens.
- Cool and Break: Allow the brittle to cool completely for about 30 minutes, then break into pieces and serve or store.
Notes
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper or aluminum foil to line the baking sheet for best results.
- Have all ingredients measured and ready to ensure quick work once the sugar reaches the right temperature.
- Optionally, toast the nuts in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven for 10 minutes to help keep the caramel from cooling too quickly and ease spreading.
- Store finished nut brittle in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain its crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
