Craving a sweet and crunchy treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon and the spice of chile? Look no further than chile cinnamon brittle with mixed nuts. This delightful confection combines sugar, corn syrup, butter, ground cinnamon, and chile powder into a brittle base, studded with a variety of nuts for an added crunch. The result is a brittle that is both sweet and spicy, with a satisfying crunch and plenty of flavor. This brittle is perfect for a snack, a dessert, or a gift, and can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. Read on to discover the best recipe for this unique and delicious treat.
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MIXED NUT BRITTLE
Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.), Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BRITTLE WITH MIXED NUTS
Nut fanciers have a lot to love about this irresistible brittle. The variety of nuts is what makes it do different. It's one of the first sweet treats to appear on my Christmas candy tray...and also the first to disappear!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1-3/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons of butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally. , Add nuts; cook and stir until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and remaining butter. Add baking soda and stir vigorously. , Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
HOT CINNAMON PEANUT BRITTLE
This is a peanut brittle I concocted from several different recipes I have seen and used for peanut brittle over the years. It's a fun twist on the standard brittle and tastes like a mix between hot cinnamon candies and peanut brittle.
Provided by David
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h22m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a glass bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly blended. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Slowly stir in the butter, and microwave an additional 30 seconds.
- Very carefully remove bowl from the microwave as the contents will be extremely hot. Gently stir in baking soda until mixture becomes light and foamy. Turn batter out onto a lightly oiled cookie sheet, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Allow brittle to cool for 1 hour, then break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 87.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
MIXED NUT PEANUT BRITTLE
The addition of butter, makes this quite yummy! Cooking the sugar and syrup correctly will make your brittle nice and crisp and crunchy. Cook to 295 degrees and the syrup in a clear, golden brown.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10 cookie sheets.
- Cook sugar,syrup,water,butter and salt in a heavy saucepan oven medium heat, stirring often, watching to see that it does not burn.
- Cook to 275 degrees until syrup turns a clear, golden brown. Remove from heat just when it turns that rich golden color, but does not begin to burn.
- Remove from heat and immediately add mixed nuts and baking soda.
- Pour onto 1 large cookie sheets, spread with forks to pull candy to cover pan or if you're lazy (like me) turn the pan to allow the gooey mess to travel across the pan.
- Allow to cool and crack. If you're in a hurry ( like me) you can put the cookie sheet in the frig for a few minutes.
- Immediately join Weight Watchers. LOL.
CHILE-MACADAMIA BRITTLE
Categories Nut Dessert Bake Macadamia Nut Hot Pepper Vegan Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly oil a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet, then warm in oven.
- Shake nuts in a coarse sieve to remove any nut powder (this will create a clearer brittle).
- Cook sugar and water in a deep 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork, until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel without stirring, swirling pan, until golden. Immediately stir in red pepper flakes and nuts and cook, stirring, until nuts are golden, about 1 minute. Quickly pour onto foil, tilting baking sheet to spread brittle evenly before it hardens. (If caramel hardens too fast, put in a 400°F oven until warm enough to spread, 1 to 2 minutes.) Cool brittle on baking sheet on a rack until completely hardened, then break into large pieces.
CASHEW-CINNAMON BRITTLE
Make and share this Cashew-Cinnamon Brittle recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cooker2K
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 2 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using butter, generously grease a sheet pan (preferably one with sides), at least 11 x 17 inches (or use a SILPAT®).
- Mix together cinnamon and baking soda; set aside.
- In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat. Using a candy thermometer to test it, boil the mixture until it reaches 350°F
- Remove from the heat and, working quickly, whisk in the cinnamon and baking soda mixture, butter and cashews.
- Pour the mixture onto the oiled pan and spread it out a bit with buttered metal spoon or a wooden spoon to about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Don't spread it too thin. Let cool and harden, uncovered, 30-45 minutes. Using your hands, break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
- Tip: To wash the saucepan, fill it with water and let it soak overnight.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat: This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly: This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Add the nuts and cinnamon to the sugar mixture once it has reached a light amber color: This will help to prevent the nuts from burning.
- Pour the sugar mixture onto a greased baking sheet: This will help to prevent the brittle from sticking.
- Let the brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces: This will help to prevent the brittle from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Chile cinnamon brittle with mixed nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a snack. With its sweet, spicy, and nutty flavor, this brittle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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