MICROWAVE NUT BRITTLE

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Provided by Harold Mcgee

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield About 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raw nuts or seeds
2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Chop the nuts or seeds if they are large; otherwise, leave them whole. Put them into a 4-quart glass bowl with all other ingredients except the baking soda and vanilla extract. Stir in 3/4 cup water. Heat in a microwave oven on high power for 5 minutes. Using oven mitts or potholders, carefully transfer the bowl to a countertop and stir with a heat-resistant spatula. Repeat 2 or 3 more times, until the syrup thickens and the nuts begin to stick together. Then heat for 1-minute periods, stirring in between, until the syrup begins to turn light golden brown.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Add the baking soda and vanilla extract to the syrup and stir vigorously. Quickly pour the mixture out onto the baking sheet and use the spatula to spread it as thin as possible. Allow to cool to room temperature, then peel off the foil and break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Brayden Kovolyan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Krishna Prasad Adhikari
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


morty m
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This recipe is a keeper!


Keagile Mabolawa
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I can't wait to try this recipe again soon.


Mandisa Mbhadu
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This is a great recipe for beginners.


Uzair Asif
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Robert Reynolds
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It's easy to follow and the nut brittle turned out delicious.


Jenn Barajas
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The nut brittle was a little too thick for my liking.


Ihtesham Ktk
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I had a hard time getting the nut brittle to spread evenly in the baking dish.


michael sangma
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The nut brittle was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Achraf safehippo
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I added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the recipe for a festive holiday treat.


Abu Amirah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover nuts.


maidul islam
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I was skeptical about making nut brittle in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out just as good as the traditional stovetop method.


Braelyn Hazelwood
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect dessert to bring to potlucks or parties.


Wilmot Asua
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The nut brittle turned out so well! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.


wxfaith
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it with ingredients I already had on hand.


ShKo Hiwa
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This nut brittle recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this delicious treat in just a few minutes in my microwave. It turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful.


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