spicy rum nut brittle
My family LOVES this! It has just a hint of lingering spice that so compliments the brittle.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup, light
- 2 cups mixed nuts (brazil nuts removed)
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (i use a generous pinch)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make spicy rum nut brittle
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Step 1Butter or spray a flat cookie sheet.
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Step 2Combine sugar, corn syrup, nuts, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, nutmeg in a deep sauce pan. Cook on medium high until the mixture turns a light amber color.
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Step 3Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy.
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Step 4Immediately pour on prepared cookie sheet and spread with metal spatula. Cool completely, break into pieces and store in air tight container. Makes a nice sized batch. It doesn't last at my house longer than the day I made it...
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