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Macadamia Almond Brittle




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home Magazine






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
  
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
  
• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  






Instructions



1. In a 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine
   sugar and corn syrup . Microwave on high for 3
   minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave on high for 2-3
   minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300°
   (hard-crack stage). Quickly stir in butter,
   vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
   
   
2. When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased baking
   sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a
   metal spatula. Cool completely; break into
   pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed
   paper between the layers.
   






Final Comments


Yield: about 1 pound

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.