Nut Brittle Recipe
Learn how to make the best nut brittle, a perfectly sweet and crunchy homemade candy loaded with nutty goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Nuts:
- ½ cup almond slices
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar melts (about 2 minutes).
- Cook Candy: Place candy thermometer in the mixture and cook to 300°F, stirring frequently (about 15 minutes).
- Add Nuts: When at 300°F, stir in baking soda. Add almonds and peanuts, then pour onto baking sheet.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the brittle mixture evenly on the sheet.
- Cool and Break: Let it cool fully (about 30 minutes) before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Do not use wax paper or aluminum foil to line the baking sheet.
- Have all ingredients ready before starting as you need to move quickly.
- Consider toasting nuts before adding for easier spreading.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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