Indulge in the delightful crunch and delectable taste of popcorn almond brittle, a captivating confection that blends the airy texture of popcorn with the nutty richness of almonds, all held together by a sweet and brittle sugar syrup. This timeless classic is a favorite among candy enthusiasts, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook seeking a fun and rewarding project, this guide will take you through the steps of creating this irresistible treat, providing you with tips and tricks to ensure success in your culinary adventure. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a journey of culinary delight as we explore the art of making popcorn almond brittle.
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SALTED ALMOND BRITTLE
A surprising topping for desserts - makes them that little bit extra special. Also delicious dipped in chocolate
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly butter a lipped baking tray and spread the almonds over it in a thin, even layer. Put the sugar, butter, salt and 4 tbsp water into a smooth-bottomed frying pan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and boil for about 5 mins, or until it starts to turn light golden brown. Stir every now and again as some patches will start to caramelise faster than others. Carefully tip the caramel over the nuts and leave to cool completely.
- Once cold, shatter the caramel. An easy way to get clean sharp pieces is to put the point of a sharp knife vertically onto the caramel and bash the handle with a rolling pin, like a hammer and chisel. Serve on top of the Chocolate amaretti puddings. Keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container, interleaved with non-stick paper, in a cool, dry place (not the fridge).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium
POPCORN ALMOND BRITTLE
For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven. , Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305°-310° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
KELSEY'S CHOCOLATE POPCORN BRITTLE
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the sugar and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crunchy peanut butter. Continue to stir until the peanut butter is smooth, and then add the vanilla.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the popped popcorn. If desired, lightly salt the popcorn. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the popcorn and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until completely coated.
- On a baking sheet lined with wax paper, pour the coated popcorn and distribute evenly. Drizzle with the melted semisweet chocolate, and then drizzle with the white chocolate. Sprinkle the crushed pretzels over the warm popcorn. Allow the chocolate to set about 20 minutes (or speed up the process by placing the baking sheet in the refrigerator). Once the popcorn is set, serve in a large serving bowl. Store tightly covered.
BUTTERSCOTCH-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BRITTLE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the popcorn in a large bowl.
- Using a double boiler, heat the butterscotch chips until melted, whisking frequently. Whisk in the coconut oil. While warm, pour over the popcorn and stir until coated in the butterscotch mixture. Immediately turn out onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down into an even layer.
- Melt the white chocolate chips using the same method as the butterscotch chips, or microwave them until melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn with a spoon, then sprinkle the crushed peanuts all over. Let the chocolate harden, then break up the brittle before serving.
POPCORN ALMOND BRITTLE
For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 13-in.x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan, combine popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305 degrees F-310 degrees F (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
CINNAMON ALMOND BRITTLE
It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! -Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°. Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 teaspoon butter; place in oven to warm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently and brushing sides of pan as needed., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour onto prepared pans, spreading to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
POPCORN ALMOND BRITTLE
For a crunchy snack that suits the season, try this one. I've been stirring up batches of the distinctive brittle since 1975. With popcorn, almonds and candied cherries tossed together in a sweet crisp coating, it's a festive favorite we enjoy every year.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 13-in.x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan, combine popcorn, almonds and cherries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn oven off and keep mixture warm in the oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 305 degrees F-310 degrees F (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread onto a greased baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
ALMOND PRALINE BRITTLE
This brittle is an addictively delicious topping for ice cream sundaes when crumbled over scoops of rich ice cream and caramel sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer, and toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a baking pan; transfer toasted nuts to coated pan, and set aside.
- Place sugar in a medium saucepan with 1/4 cup water; stir, and then place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, without stirring. Occasionally brush down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent any stray granules of sugar from crystallizing. When sugar begins to brown, swirl pan, and cook until a rich amber color. Pour over nuts in baking pan. Allow to cool completely. Twist ends of pan to loosen praline, and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
POPCORN BRITTLE
This snack combines the sweet crunchy texture of brittle with the airy saltiness of popcorn. Great as a gift for the holidays or for the kids to munch on Halloween. Recipe Source Relish mag
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 1 lb, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly butter 2 large (15 x 11-inch)
- baking sheets and a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Working in batches, place 2 cups popcorn in food processor. Pulse until crushed into small pieces. Do not overprocess. Repeat with remaining popcorn.
- Stir sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is simmering. Clip a candy thermometer to the inside of the pan and continue heating undisturbed until temperature reaches 270F (about 10 to 15 minutes). Mixture will boil vigorously.
- Stir in butter, molasses and vanilla. Continue heating until temperature reaches 290F (between soft- and hard-crack stages).
- Remove pan from heat; stir in crushed popcorn. Working quickly, pour mixture over prepared sheets. Using the buttered rubber spatula, press evenly to flatten like peanut brittle. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack and break into chunks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 160, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.5, Protein 0.9
ALMOND BRITTLE
Make and share this Almond Brittle recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
- Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until dissolved.
- Cook to the hard-ball stage (250F, 121C) and add the almonds and salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, to the hard-crack stage (300F, 150C).
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto a well buttered slab or baking sheet and spread it out with a spatula, making it as thin as possible while it is still hot.
- Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use a large pot: When making popcorn almond brittle, it's important to use a large pot so that the popcorn has plenty of room to pop and the brittle can spread out evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the popcorn kernels to the pot, don't overcrowd them. Otherwise, they won't pop properly and the brittle will be too dense.
- Use fresh baking soda: Baking soda is an important ingredient in popcorn almond brittle, as it helps to give the brittle its light and airy texture. Make sure to use fresh baking soda for the best results.
- Let the brittle cool completely: Once the popcorn almond brittle is cooked, it's important to let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help to prevent the brittle from becoming sticky and gooey.
Conclusion:
Popcorn almond brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or gift-giving. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive snack, give popcorn almond brittle a try. You won't be disappointed!
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