SPICED ALMOND BRITTLE
I like sending homemade goodies to family and friends. When I couldn't decide between brittle and spiced nuts, I combined the two into one treat. One batch fills up about six gift tins.-Leslie Dixon, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment. (Do not spray or grease.), In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. 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 260° (hard-ball stage). , Stir in almonds, butter and seasonings; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently, about 8 minutes longer., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam.) Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading as thin as possible. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Ishak Bisunke
[email protected]This was my first time making almond brittle and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too hard, but it was the perfect consistency.
Atiq Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Rose Ladiagonong
[email protected]This almond brittle is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the almonds add a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbas Shoro
[email protected]This was my first time making almond brittle and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too hard, but it was the perfect consistency. I love the flavor of the spices and the almonds add a nice crunch.
Sulman Sarwar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it's not too sweet and the almonds add a nice crunch.
Gang Panter
[email protected]This almond brittle was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the combination of sweet and salty, and the almonds add a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.