Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing Caramel Dipped Hazelnuts, meticulously crafted to perfection using Martha Stewart's renowned recipes. Embark on a sweet journey as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible treat, exploring variations that cater to diverse preferences. From the classic Caramel Dipped Hazelnuts, a timeless indulgence, to the alluring Chocolate Caramel Hazelnuts, a harmonious blend of rich flavors, each recipe promises an explosion of taste. Discover the secrets of creating these delectable treats, transforming ordinary hazelnuts into extraordinary confections. Whether you seek a straightforward approach or an adventurous twist with the addition of spices and citrus zest, our comprehensive guide provides everything you need to create these delectable morsels. Prepare to captivate your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these handcrafted gems, perfect for any occasion.
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HAZELNUT-CARAMEL BARS
We were inspired by the flavors of pecan pie when we created these treats. They're simple to make, thanks to a quick crust and stovetop filling. You can use peanuts, walnuts, or pecans in place of hazelnuts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; butter parchment. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat 1 stick butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar on medium-high until light, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt and beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until clumps form. Press dough evenly into pan. Bake until golden and dry, about 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, combine corn syrup, cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining stick butter and 2/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Stir in nuts, then pour over crust.
- Bake until bubbling in center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate, if desired. Let cool 1 hour. Using parchment, lift out of pan and refrigerate until set, 1 hour. Cut into 24 pieces. (Store in an airtight container, up to 2 days.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
CARAMEL-DIPPED HAZELNUTS (MARTHA STEWART)
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/caramel-dipped-hazelnuts This recipe is from "Martha Stewart's Cupcakes."
Provided by malinda sargent
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Gently insert pointed end of a long wooden skewer into the side of each hazelnut. Place a cutting board along the edge of a countertop; place newspaper on the floor, directly under cutting board. Prepare an ice-water bath. Heat sugar and the water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear. Stop stirring; cook until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Continue to boil, gently swirling occasionally, until medium amber. Plunge pan into ice bath to stop the cooking; let stand until thickened, about 10 minutes. (To test: Dip a skewer in caramel and lift a few inches; if a thick drip slowly forms and holds a string, the caramel is ready.) Dip a skewered hazelnut into caramel, letting excess drip back into pan. When dripping syrup becomes a thin string, secure opposite end of skewer under cutting board. Repeat with remaining hazelnuts. (If caramel hardens before all hazelnuts have been dipped, rewarm it over low heat.) Let stand until caramel string has hardened, about 5 minutes; break each string to desired length. Carefully remove skewers. Candied hazelnuts should be used the same day; store, uncovered, at room temperature until ready to serve cupcakes.
CANDIED-HAZELNUT CUPCAKES ( MARTHA STEWART )
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/almond-hazelnut-cupcakes Read more at Marthastewart.com: Candied-Hazelnut Cupcakes - Martha Stewart Recipes
Provided by malinda sargent @GREEKROSE2005
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. In a food processor, pulse together almonds and hazelnuts until finely ground (do not overprocess, or the nuts will turn into a paste). Into a mixing bowl, sift together both flours, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the ground nuts. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and both sugars until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of milk, and beating well after each. In another mixing bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. In two additions, gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes. Cupcakes can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature, or frozen up to 2 months, in airtight containers. Using an offset spatula, spread frosting over each cupcake. Cupcakes can be refrigerated up to 3 days in airtight containers; bring to room temperature and top with caramel-dipped hazelnuts just before serving. Read more at Marthastewart.com: Candied-Hazelnut Cupcakes - Martha Stewart Recipes
CARAMEL-NUT TART
Almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts come together with caramel for this crunchy, nutty tart that satisfies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes two 9-inch tarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ready two 9-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Cut out two 12-inch parchment circles, and set aside. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out one disk of pate sucree to a 12-inch circle with a 1/4-inch thickness. Roll dough onto rolling pin, and unroll over one of the tart pans. Press pastry into place, being careful not to stretch dough; use a paring knife to trim any overhanging dough. Repeat with remaining disk pate sucree and tart pan. Chill both pans for 30 minutes.
- Line pastry with parchment circles, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until pastry begins to take on color, about 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights; continue baking or until light golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in plastic; set aside until ready to use.
- Reduce oven to 325 degrees. Place butter, both sugars, honey, and heavy cream in a large saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in nuts and vanilla; remove pan from heat. Pour filling into reserved tart shells.
- Bake tarts on the center rack until the filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer tarts to a wire rack to cool.
CLASSIC CARAMEL APPLES
For a dainty take on our Classic Caramel Apples, use Lady apples; for an artistic rendition, substitute twigs for the craft sticks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Insert sticks into tops of apples. Prepare an ice-water bath.
- Bring cream, sugar, corn syrup, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Clip a candy thermometer to pan, and continue to cook until mixture reaches 245 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Place pan in ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Dip bottom of each apple in caramel. Using a spoon, coat apple halfway to three-quarters of the way up sides. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes (or overnight).
BASIC CARAMEL
Keep an eye on your pan; the best indicator of doneness is appearance, not time. Just before the syrup reaches the shade you desire, remove it from the heat; the caramel will continue to cook for a few more seconds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup water into a medium (2- to 3-quart) heavy-bottom saucepan. Add sugar. Cook over medium heat, gently stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear.
- Continue to cook, without stirring, until the syrup comes to a boil, washing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush two or three times to prevent crystals from forming. Let syrup boil, gently swirling pan occasionally, until medium amber. Remove from heat.
CARAMEL SAUCE
Caramel is sugar that has been taken just to the edge of burning. Caramel's color reveals the extent to which it is cooked. The palest form is just concentrated sugar syrup. The next stage is golden, followed by amber and dark. This caramel sauce makes for the perfect dessert topping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened to desired consistency.
CARAMEL-DIPPED HAZELNUTS
Steps:
- Gently insert pointed end of a long wooden skewer into the side of each hazelnut. Place a cutting board along the edge of a counter-top; place newspaper on the floor, directly under cutting board.
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Heat sugar and the water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear. Stop stirring; cook until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Continue to boil, gently swirling occasionally, until medium amber. Plunge pan into ice bath to stop the cooking; let stand until thickened, about 10 minutes. (To test: Dip a skewer in caramel and lift a few inches; if a thick drip slowly forms and holds a string, the caramel is ready.)
- Dip a skewered hazelnut into caramel, letting excess drip back into pan. When dripping syrup becomes a thin string, secure opposite end of skewer under cutting board. Repeat with remaining hazelnuts. (If caramel hardens before all hazelnuts have been dipped, rewarm it over low heat.) Let stand until caramel string has hardened, about 5 minutes; break each string to desired length. Carefully remove skewers. Candied hazelnuts should be used the same day; store, uncovered, at room temperature until ready to serve cupcakes.
CANDIED-HAZELNUT CUPCAKES
Made with almonds and hazelnuts and covered with dark chocolate frosting, these cupcakes are worth serving on their own. Add a sleek touch by topping the cupcakes with caramel-dipped hazelnut spikes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. In a food processor, pulse together almonds and hazelnuts until finely ground (do not overprocess, or the nuts will turn into a paste). Into a mixing bowl, sift together both flours, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the ground nuts.
- With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and both sugars until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of milk, and beatingwell after each.
- In another mixing bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. In two additions, gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes. Cupcakes can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature, or frozen up to 2 months, in airtight containers.
- Using an offset spatula, spread frosting over each cupcake. Cupcakes can be refrigerated up to 3 days in airtight containers; bring to room temperature and top with caramel-dipped hazelnuts just before serving.
Tips:
- To easily remove the skins from the hazelnuts, toast them in a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes, then rub them in a clean kitchen towel to remove the skins.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature (300°F) for the perfect caramel coating.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it's ready.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup, as it can cause severe burns. Always use heat-resistant tools and protective clothing.
- Store the caramel-dipped hazelnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Caramel-dipped hazelnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these sweet and crunchy treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a special snack or a unique gift, caramel-dipped hazelnuts are a great option. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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