BASIC BRITTLE
Brittle can be a showcase for a variety of ingredients, giving each homemade batch its owntexture and flavor. For recipes and inspiration, try one of our variations: Lemon and Almond Brittle, Pine Nut and Rosemary Brittle, Cashew and Cayenne Brittle, Pepita and Lavender Brittle, Coconut and Spice Brittle, Espresso and Walnut Brittle.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, until mixture just starts to turn golden around edge.
- Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is pale amber, about 8 minutes. Pour onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool. Break into pieces.
QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE
This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.
Provided by Jordan Patten
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
PEANUT BRITTLE
A picture of salty-sweet perfection, brittle is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it alongside coffee or tea for dessert, and save any leftovers for snacking. Peanuts make a classic brittle, but you can substitute cashews or almonds instead.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and mixture turns golden amber, about 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanuts. Immediately pour peanut mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces. Brittle can be stored in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.
MOM'S BEST PEANUT BRITTLE
This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
- Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool. Snap candy into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
BROWN SUGAR PECAN BRITTLE
Super simple and very delicious treat! A brittle that tastes just like the candied pecans from the mall. The recipe doesn't make a big batch but it is definitely worth it. Mexican vanilla is super yummy with this.
Provided by Madison Meehan
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir brown sugar in hot butter until dissolved. Add cinnamon and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir vanilla into brown sugar mixture; cook and stir until vanilla stops sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add pecans; cook and stir until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Pour pecan mixture out in a layer on parchment paper. Let cool to room temperature before breaking into pieces, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 18 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
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