LEMON AND ALMOND BRITTLE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups finely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Basic Brittle

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inchrimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugarand corn syrup to a boil in amedium saucepan, stirringand brushing down sides witha wet pastry brush to preventsugar crystals from forming,until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, untilmixture just starts to turn goldenaround edge.
  • Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirringoccasionally, until mixtureis pale amber, about8 minutes. Pour onto bakingsheet without spreading.Let cool. Break into pieces.

Jaleed Khan
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I highly recommend this brittle recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Felix Danquah
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This brittle is absolutely delicious! The lemon and almond flavors are perfectly balanced.


Jasmine McDaniel
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I've made this brittle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve at any occasion.


Kate Galindo
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This brittle is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Pulenthiran Sangeetha
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I love the way this brittle looks. It's so festive and perfect for parties.


im Gack
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This brittle is the perfect gift for friends and family. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Khalifa Haafi
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I'm not usually a fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and almond flavors are so well-balanced.


MiaBear
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it. It's the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy.


Muhammad Zada
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The lemon and almond flavors in this brittle are amazing. It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


RUBEL GAMING YT
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This brittle is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Kitso Gaonyatswe
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I made this brittle for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


tanka jhapali
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This is the best brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


George Lukhele
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This brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor brightens up the almonds.


Brooklyn Culver
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I was looking for a lemon-flavored brittle recipe and this one did not disappoint! The almond flavor is a nice touch too.


ansir khan
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Safa Near
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I added a little bit of chopped pistachios to my brittle and it turned out amazing! This recipe is so versatile.


Bezabih Tizeta
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The lemon and almond flavors are so well-balanced in this brittle. It's the perfect sweet and tangy treat.


Mmesoma Vivian
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but this brittle turned out perfectly.


sameer tariq
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This brittle was a hit at my holiday party! It's so easy to make and the combination of lemon and almond is divine.