Taste of Home
Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 1 pound.
Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors. It also makes a superb stocking stuffer! —Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1/2 cup chopped cashews
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon butter
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Pinch ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon rum extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 ounce: 263 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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