CINNAMON ALMOND BRITTLE

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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

1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Bilal Said
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I love this brittle! It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Rufus Elizabeth
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This is the best brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


ariyannah Williams
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


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This brittle is delicious! The cinnamon and almond flavors are perfect together. It's also very easy to make.


Wiki 571
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I love this brittle! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. I also love that it's so easy to make.


Kathy Castro
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I've made this brittle several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Umar Zaib
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This brittle is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. It's the perfect last-minute dessert.


Mian khurram Ali
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I'm not a big fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good! The cinnamon and almond flavors are perfect together.


Md Morjur
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This is the best brittle I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Flower Heaven Decor
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so addictive, I could barely stop eating it.


Leya Jones
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This cinnamon almond brittle is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and crunchy. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again and again.