MIXED NUT BRITTLE

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Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.), Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Dilruba Afrose
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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 perfect. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and flavors. I've made it with pecans, almonds, walnuts, and even pistachios. It's always delici


Amina abrar Amina
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used a mix of pecans, almonds, and walnuts, and it was the perfect combination. The brittle is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up any leftover nuts you have on h


Bilawal Dogar
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This brittle is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the nuts caramelize and the honey-sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaleet Muhammad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good brittle recipe for a long time. This one is perfect. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nurudeen Toyeeb
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This brittle is so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating it. I love the combination of nuts and honey. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Andre Botha
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I've made this brittle several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the nuts caramelize and the honey-sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness.


md Said Miya
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This brittle is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it with any type of nuts I have on hand. It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


John Moya
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I'm not a huge fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of nuts and honey. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlton Fenner
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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 perfect. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and flavors. I've made it with pecans, almonds, walnuts, and even pistachios. It's always delici


Isaiah Bonilla
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used a mix of pecans, almonds, and walnuts, and it was the perfect combination. The brittle is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up any leftover nuts you have on h


gorine turkey twrke
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This brittle is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the nuts caramelize and the honey-sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


AnsarJan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good brittle recipe for a long time. This one is perfect. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jonathan F boss
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This brittle is so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating it. I love the combination of nuts and honey. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Makumbi Mary
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I've made this brittle several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the nuts caramelize and the honey-sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Akash Aill
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This brittle is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it with any type of nuts I have on hand. It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Patricia Wienand
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I'm not a huge fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of nuts and honey. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahman Jutt
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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 perfect. I love that I can customize it with different nuts and flavors. I've made it with pecans, almonds, walnuts, and even pistachios. It's always delici


Hafsa Raja
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used a mix of pecans, almonds, and walnuts, and it was the perfect combination. The brittle is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up any leftover nuts you have on h


Anil Maharjan
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This brittle is so delicious and easy to make! I used a mix of nuts that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The brittle is the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, and the honey-sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitel