Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle Recipe

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Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle from Terri McKitrick packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors to her Delafield, Wisconsin home. It also makes a great stocking stuffer!

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Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan; set aside.
  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container. Yield: 1 pound.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007, p17

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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by nomoreburnt

My husband made this recipe for some of our Christmas presents and EVERYONE wanted the recipe. This one will definitely go into our "do not lose this recipe" file.


Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2010 by jlowe16655

Wow! This is the best brittle ever. My family likes spicey and this is a major hit!


Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2010 by lstraub

Mouthwatering!


Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2010 by NolaMcDougall

The cinnamon and cayenne add a wonderful kick to this brittle. My family could not keep away from it.

 
 
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