The Perfect Nut Brittle Recipe
A crisp, yet buttery, brittle that is loaded with a multitude of nuts!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 14 Ounces Granulated Sugar (2 cups)
- ½ Cup Water
- 4 Ounces Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
- ⅓ Cup Corn Syrup (Dark or Light)
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 12 Ounces Roasted Nuts of your choice
Prepare a 9" x 13" sheet pan by lining with a silicone baking mat or lightly grease with butter.
Combine granulated sugar, water, butter and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan.
Begin heating over medium-high heat stirring occasionally until the mixture begins to boil.
Wipe the inside of the pan with a clean brush dipped in cold water to remove any sugar crystals.
Continue to cook until the caramel reaches 300°. This will take 8 - 12 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the baking soda and stir briefly. Use caution as the caramel may sputter.
Add the nuts and stir quickly to ensure all nuts are coated with the caramel.
Working quickly, pour the mixture onto a Silpat or other heat-resistant surface. Smooth the mixture with a spatula.
Cool the nut brittle completely (about 40 minutes) and break pieces.
Enjoy!