sweet & spicy pistachio brittle
I noticed a poll being taken on Facebook, peanut brittle vs almond bark. I was glancing through the comments when I noticed a comment about a sweet and spicy pistachio brittle. I immediately messaged this gal, asking if I could have the recipe. A few days later, she sent it to me. I was sooooo happy!!! I made it almost right away...YUM...I did change a couple things. Enjoy! :o)
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Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (i used 1/8tsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup (you can use 1c and omit maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 stick butter, cubed
- 2 cups shelled salted pistashios, whole
- 1 cup roasted salted almonds, whole
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
How To Make sweet & spicy pistachio brittle
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Step 1Line a jelly roll pan (10x15 or 11x17) with foil, butter or spray foil and set aside.
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Step 2In a heavy 3qt saucepan add sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, allspice, syrups and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is disolved and mixture comes to a full boil. Add butter, continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 300
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Step 3Then stir in nuts until well mixed. Remove from heat, stir in soda until foamy. Immediately pour mixture, while still foamy onto prepared pan, spreading to 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in air tight container.
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