Multi Nut Brittle
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Multi Nut Brittle, a crunchy, golden confection brimming with toasted almonds, cashews, pecans, and pistachios. This homemade treat combines the perfect blend of caramelized sugar, buttery richness, and a hint of vanilla for a sweet-salty balance that's utterly addictive. Crafted with simple pantry staples and ready in under 40 minutes, this nut brittle is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays, snack jars, or elegant gift-giving. Its crisp texture and glistening amber hue make it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Try this easy recipe and elevate your dessert repertoire with the satisfying crunch of handmade sweetness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, pecans, and pistachios)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Do not stir once it starts boiling, as this may cause crystallization.
Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a golden amber color or a temperature of 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Once the desired temperature is reached, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the unsalted butter, salt, mixed nuts, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Stir rapidly, as the mixture will begin to harden quickly.
Quickly pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and, using a heatproof spatula, spread it out into an even layer.
Allow the brittle to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until completely hardened.
Once cooled, break the brittle into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2491 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 626.1 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 594.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
