Sweet spicy pistachio brittle is a delectable treat that combines the delectable flavors of pistachio with the harmonious fusion of sweet and spicy. This crunchy confection is a superb blend of textures and flavors, guaranteed to gratify any taste bud. If you're seeking a recipe for this delightful treat, let's dive into the enticing realm of sweet spicy pistachio brittle.
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PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or a piece of foil lightly greased with canola oil spray.
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil without stirring; cook until the mixture reaches 305 degrees F (the hard-crack stage), 12 to 15 minutes -- the sugar will become deeply caramelized.
- Remove the pot from the heat and carefully add the butter, baking soda, vanilla paste and fennel; the sugar will bubble up and incorporate all the ingredients on its own. With a heatproof rubber spatula, stir in the pistachios and then immediately spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. While the brittle is still hot, zest the orange evenly over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let the brittle cool completely before breaking into small pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, place the brittle in a zip-close bag, remove any excess air, and freeze for up to 1 month.
SWEET-AND-SMOKY BRITTLE
The peanuts in this recipe can be replaced with an equal quantity of almonds, cashews, or just about any other nut you have on hand.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Lightly brush with oil or coat with cooking spray. Cook sugar, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring, until sugar just dissolves. Continue to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Cook about 1 minute more, swirling the pan, until syrup is light amber. Carefully stir in adobo sauce (hot syrup will spatter), and cook 30 seconds.
- Remove pan from heat. Add pepitas, peanuts, and cayenne, stirring to coat. Immediately pour onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Let cool completely, and break into pieces.
RICH PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Here's a fun twist on traditional brittle. Pistachios not only add wonderful taste to the rich, buttery candy, but delicious texture. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan, set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Carefully add butter and pistachios; cook and stir until mixture reaches 284° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Around the holidays, most individuals will pull out their beloved family recipe for peanut brittle, except me. I don't care for peanuts; however, I do find myself in love with brittle made with cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts, the list goes on, including pistachios! A candy thermometer is a must for this recipe due to the golden syrup! It's also best to use superfine granulated sugar as it melts better, and for best results make this when it is not humid.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Candy Brittle
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until butter has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add syrup and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and melted, about 5 minutes.
- Allow mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly. Once mixture reaches 310 degrees F (155 degrees C), remove saucepan from heat. Stir in pistachios, baking soda, and cayenne (mixture will foam).
- Stir until mixture is no longer bubbling and caramel is smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a lightly greased spatula. Let cool until firm, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Steps:
- Spray a quarter-sheet tray with cooking spray.
- Combine the baking soda and vanilla paste in a small bowl and reserve.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup, butter and 1 tablespoon water with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture to 280 degrees F slowly over medium heat. Add the pistachios and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F, or hard-crack. Remove from the heat and carefully add the baking soda and vanilla paste mixture, continuing to stir.
- Carefully turn out onto the greased sheet tray and spread thinly and evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top. Let cool at room temperature until hardened, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces. Eat as-is or with vanilla ice cream. Store any remaining in an airtight container.
PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Provided by Larraine Perri
Categories Candy Nut Dessert Christmas Low Fat Low Cal Tree Nut Pistachio Vegan Edible Gift Christmas Eve Self Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat paper with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until mixture is a medium caramel color, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (mixture will foam), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer. Cool completely. Break into 24 pieces.
SWEET & SPICY PISTACHIO BRITTLE
I noticed a poll being taken on Facebook, peanut brittle vs almond bark. I was glancing through the comments when I noticed a comment about a sweet and spicy pistachio brittle. I immediately messaged this gal, asking if I could have the recipe. A few days later, she sent it to me. I was sooooo happy!!! I made it almost right away...YUM...I did change a couple things. Enjoy! :o)
Provided by Wendy Rusch @AmmaWendy
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a jelly roll pan (10x15 or 11x17) with foil, butter or spray foil and set aside.
- In a heavy 3qt saucepan add sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, allspice, syrups and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is disolved and mixture comes to a full boil. Add butter, continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 300
- Then stir in nuts until well mixed. Remove from heat, stir in soda until foamy. Immediately pour mixture, while still foamy onto prepared pan, spreading to 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in air tight container.
PISTACHIO BRITTLE
"This crunchy nut brittle is a favorite of my family," reports Cheryl Brungardt of Wheat Ridge Colorado. "It's a snap to prepare as a last-minute holiday gift. Be careful moving it in and out of the microwave, though, because the syrup gets very hot," she cautions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3/4 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and pistachios. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber (it will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread out. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PISTACHIO NUT BRITTLE
I love Pistachios and wanted to come up with my own brittle recipe. This is my take on a great pistachio flavored brittle. It was a hit with my family and hope you enjoy it too.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 36 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. (180 C).
- Spread the nuts on a baking tray and toast them in the oven until light golden, 6 to 8 minutes, turning the nuts after 4 minutes so they toast evenly. Remove them from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
- Put the sugar in a medium saucepan. Add the corn syrup and water turn stove to medium heat, stir once to mix, bring to a boil. Continue boiling, undisturbed, until a layer of bubbles forms on top, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to boil undisturbed for 5 minutes longer. I place a wooden spoon on top of the foil to keep down.
- Remove the foil, add the butter, gently stir with a wooden spoon a few times. When the butter has melted and is combined with the sugar mixture -- and forms a soft boil add your candy thermometer continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer inserted into the mixture registers 300 degrees (150 C), about 12 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a 12-by-17-inch (30-by-43-cm) sheet pan with vegetable oil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- As soon as the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, immediately but carefully stir in the combined salt and baking soda, vanilla and Pistachios.
- Using a long metal spatula, spread the nut mixture as thinly and evenly as possible over the prepared pan. Leave the brittle to cool to room temperature. The brittle will harden very quickly.
- When the brittle is completely cooled and hardened, run a clean, dry towel over the brittle's surface to absorb some of the oil. Carefully cut or tap the brittle with a mallet to break it into irregular pieces. Store in one or more airtight containers at cool room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 84.5, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.4
SALTED PISTACHIO BRITTLE
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Dessert Pistachio Low Cholesterol Edible Gift Candy Thermometer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; spray with nonstick spray and set aside. Whisk sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Fit saucepan with candy thermometer, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until thermometer registers 290°F, 3-4 minutes.
- Using a heatproof spatula, stir in pistachios, butter, and kosher salt (syrup will seize initially, but will melt as it heats back up). Continue to cook syrup, stirring often, until thermometer registers 300°F and pistachios are golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Caramel should be pale brown (it will darken slightly as it cools). Sprinkle baking soda over and stir quickly to blend caramel thoroughly (mixture will bubble vigorously).
- Immediately pour caramel onto prepared baking sheet and, using a heatproof spatula, quickly spread out as thin as possible. Sprinkle sea salt over and let caramel cool completely. Break brittle into pieces. DO AHEAD: Brittle can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight between sheets of parchment paper (to prevent sticking) at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your pistachio brittle. Look for shelled pistachios that are bright green and have a nutty aroma. Use pure maple syrup instead of corn syrup for a richer flavor.
- Toast the pistachios before using them. Toasting the pistachios will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. Spread the pistachios in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot. A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the sugar from burning.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly. Stirring the sugar mixture constantly will help to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Cook the sugar mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage. The hard crack stage is when the sugar mixture reaches a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit. To test the sugar mixture, drop a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If the sugar forms a hard, brittle ball, it is ready.
- Add the pistachios and butter to the sugar mixture and stir until combined. Once the sugar mixture has reached the hard crack stage, remove it from the heat and add the pistachios and butter. Stir until the pistachios and butter are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Pour the pistachio brittle onto a greased baking sheet. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or butter. Pour the pistachio brittle onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer.
- Let the pistachio brittle cool completely. Let the pistachio brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help to prevent the brittle from breaking into too small of pieces.
Conclusion:
Pistachio brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and spicy flavor, pistachio brittle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give pistachio brittle a try!
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