Almond Brittle Croccante Recipe

Experience the irresistible crunch of Mario Batali's authentic Italian Almond Brittle! This croccante recipe, made with fragrant almond oil, delivers a perfectly balanced sweetness and nutty flavor. Easy to follow instructions guide you to golden-brown, crisp perfection in under 30 minutes. Impress your friends and family with this elegant and addictive treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 4930.8 kcal
Protein 156g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Brittle Croccante

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How to Make Almond Brittle Croccante

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of almond oil.
  2. Spread 1 cup of whole almonds on a separate baking sheet. Toast for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, shaking the pan halfway through.
  3. Set the toasted almonds aside.
  4. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until the sugar liquefies and turns a light amber color (about 15-20 minutes).
  5. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature; the mixture should reach 238°F (114°C) – the soft-ball stage.
  6. If sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan, carefully brush them down with a pastry brush dipped in water.
  7. Once the caramel reaches the desired color, immediately remove it from the heat. Caramel can burn quickly!
  8. Quickly pour the toasted almonds into the hot caramel and stir vigorously to coat evenly.
  9. Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  10. Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature (at least 1 hour).
  11. Once completely cool, break the brittle into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2468g

Fat

93g

Carbs

224g