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
- 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.
- 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.
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