Ingredients for Holiday Macadamia Nut Brittle
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, shelled and roughly chopped
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- Unsalted Butter
- Salt
- Baking Soda
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How to Make Holiday Macadamia Nut Brittle
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, without stirring, and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
- Continue boiling, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) – the hard-crack stage.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Add the macadamia nuts and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.
- Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature before breaking it into pieces.
- Once completely cool, break the brittle into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
11g
Carbs
3g
