CHILE-CINNAMON BRITTLE WITH MIXED NUTS

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This savory, barely sweet, recipe is my take on a basic peanut brittle I was given as a gift from a friend. She made it from a Jacques Torres recipe. I adapted the recipe to include mixed nuts, chili, cinnamon and a bit less corn syrup. I also roast the nuts to develop their flavor before using them in the candy brittle.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole peeled almonds
1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1 cup large peanuts
2 vanilla beans
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup good quality honey
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, half a palmful
1 1/4 sticks butter, diced
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1/3 palmful
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a couple of pinches

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts on a small baking sheet until fragrant and golden. Cool. Line a baking sheet with parchment and tear an extra piece of the same size. Reserve. Halve and scrape the vanilla beans, then add the seeds and pods to a pot with the toasted nuts, sugar, honey, corn syrup, salt and butter. Place the pot over high heat and stir until caramel in color. Then stir in the chile powder and cinnamon. Remove the vanilla pods with a fork and pour the brittle onto the lined baking sheet. Top with the extra parchment and roll out to an even layer, about 1/2 inch thick. Cool and break into irregular pieces.

Simon Dawson
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I've made this brittle several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect holiday gift.


Alazigha Faith
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This brittle is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the chile and cinnamon flavors blend together.


Lx Emon
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I'm not a big fan of brittle, but this one is really good. It's not too hard and it has a great flavor.


Veronica Ortiz
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This brittle is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Turay Fullamatu
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I love that this brittle is made with mixed nuts. It adds a nice variety of flavors and textures.


Leanna Ferrer
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This brittle is the perfect holiday gift. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mazie Gleason
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I've never made brittle before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly!


Luz Angel Princess
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This brittle is so addictive! I love the way the chile and cinnamon flavors blend together.


Bandile Mejane
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I can't stop eating it!


Yabu 701
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I made this brittle for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Rose Keale
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This brittle is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's not too sweet.


Georgia Konama Duah
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I've made this brittle several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and crunchy.


Moeed Sabri
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This brittle was a hit at my holiday party! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the combination of the chile and cinnamon.