ALOHA BRITTLE

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A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe deliciously different.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 pound (16 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 jar (3 ounces) macadamia nuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle coconut in a 12-in. circle on the prepared pan. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Stir in the macadamia nuts, pecans and remaining butter; cook and stir until the mixture reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Combine the baking soda, water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat; stir in the baking soda mixture. Quickly pour over the coconut. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

kundan gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this brittle again and again.


Mohammed Basher
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I accidentally burned the brittle a little bit, but it still tasted good. I'll be more careful next time.


Queen Eli
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I had some trouble finding macadamia nuts, but I was able to substitute them with pecans. The brittle still turned out great.


Faisal Ali
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This brittle is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious.


Joanne Cook
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still loved this brittle. The pineapple and macadamia nuts are the perfect balance.


Emma Williamson
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Karen Weatherford
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Ronald Atkins
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I love the tropical flavors in this brittle. It's like a vacation in a bite.


sophia dickson
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This is the best brittle I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Donnie Shaw
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The Aloha Brittle is amazing!


Malikzeeshan malik
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This brittle is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. I can't stop eating it!


Blake Bonvillian
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The Aloha Brittle turned out great! I used dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, and it was still delicious.


Thuliswa Yhayha
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this brittle without any problems.


Busisa Majo
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This Aloha Brittle is a real treat! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The combination of macadamia nuts, coconut, and pineapple is perfect, and the brittle is just the right amount of sweet and crunchy.


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