Description
Crunchy homemade nut brittle delivers pure sweet nostalgia with golden caramelized sugars and roasted nuts. Crisp kernels shatter delightfully, promising pure pleasure for anyone craving classic candy crafted with simple ingredients and love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) salted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) almond slices
- 1/2 cup (75 g) salted peanuts
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure easy candy removal and minimal sticking.
- Gather and precisely measure all required ingredients before initiating the cooking process.
- Utilize a medium saucepan to gently melt butter over medium heat, creating a smooth base for the candy.
- Incorporate sugar, corn syrup, and water into the melted butter, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves completely within approximately 2 minutes.
- Carefully position the candy thermometer into the mixture to monitor temperature accurately throughout cooking.
- Maintain consistent stirring while heating the mixture, allowing it to reach exactly 300°F (hard crack stage), which typically requires 15-18 minutes of careful attention.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and rapidly integrate baking soda, creating an immediate chemical reaction that generates characteristic candy texture and lightness.
- Swiftly fold nuts into the hot mixture, ensuring even distribution before the candy begins to set.
- Immediately transfer the molten candy onto the prepared parchment sheet, using a heat-resistant spatula to spread the mixture uniformly and create an even layer.
- Allow the candy to cool undisturbed for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature, then fragment into irregular, bite-sized pieces using gentle pressure.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients and tools are ready before starting to avoid stress during cooking.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer for precise heat control, as even a few degrees can change the candy’s texture.
- Required Have baking soda and nuts measured and ready nearby, since you’ll need to add them rapidly during the final stages of cooking.
- Store candy in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper to maintain crunchiness and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg