Mixed Nut Brittle
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 2-1/2 pounds.
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.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1/3 cup water
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4 cups mixed nuts
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2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1.
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).
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2.
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.)
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3.
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
2 ounce-weight: 278 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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