SPICED ALMOND BRITTLE
I like sending homemade goodies to family and friends. When I couldn't decide between brittle and spiced nuts, I combined the two into one treat. One batch fills up about six gift tins.-Leslie Dixon, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment. (Do not spray or grease.), In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage). , Stir in almonds, butter and seasonings; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently, about 8 minutes longer., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam.) Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading as thin as possible. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Bukenya Shafic
[email protected]I made this brittle for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Anselita Olsen
[email protected]This brittle is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
Jacqueline Appiah
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Thapelo Luthuli
[email protected]This brittle is so good! I love the crunchy texture and the sweet and spicy flavor. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
Sabbir Raj
[email protected]I made this brittle for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Sadia Mohamed
[email protected]This brittle is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
Akash Vay
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Hilda Selepe
[email protected]This brittle is so good! I love the crunchy texture and the sweet and spicy flavor. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
Waqas Baloch
[email protected]I made this brittle for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Kolawole Ewawumi
[email protected]This brittle is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
JTLP_12_YT
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Gold Noob
[email protected]This brittle is so good! I love the crunchy texture and the sweet and spicy flavor. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
TT Gosh
[email protected]I made this brittle for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover almonds.
Eldana Mulue
[email protected]This brittle is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.
Scott R
[email protected]I love this brittle! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times for parties and it's always a hit.
Thunder Victor
[email protected]This brittle is amazing! I made it for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Sweet Anaf
[email protected]I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. I've also tried adding different spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and th
Lala Aslam Lala Aslam
[email protected]This brittle was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar syrup reached the right temperature, and it came out beautifully. The almonds added a nice crunch and the spices gave it a wonderful flavor.