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Croccante Italian Almond Brittle Recipe

Experience the irresistible crunch of Croccante! This Italian almond brittle recipe, inspired by David Rocco's "La Dolce Vita," elevates the classic peanut brittle with a sophisticated almond twist. A delightful combination of sweet and nutty, this recipe is perfect for gifting or enjoying a taste of Italy at home. Easy to make, yet incredibly impressive, this brittle will become your new favorite treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1606.9 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Croccante Italian Almond Brittle

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups whole blanched almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking sheet

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How to Make Croccante Italian Almond Brittle

  1. Grease a large baking sheet with butter and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the granulated sugar and water. Do not stir.
  3. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and turns into a clear, amber-colored liquid. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Avoid stirring as this can cause crystallization.
  4. Once the sugar reaches a deep amber color (around 320°F on a candy thermometer, if available), carefully remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Immediately stir in the blanched almonds, ensuring they are evenly coated in the caramel.
  6. Quickly pour the hot almond mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch).
  7. Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until hardened.
  8. Once completely cool and hard, break the brittle into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

632g

Fat

34g

Carbs

62g

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