spicy rum nut brittle

Valley Springs, CA
Updated on Sep 10, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    Butter or spray a flat cookie sheet.
  • Step 2
    Combine 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.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy.
  • Step 4
    Immediately 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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Category: Candies
Category: Nuts
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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