COCONUT CASHEW BRITTLE
This rich buttery brittle has always been part of our Christmas candy collection. Lots of coconut and cashews ensures it's extra scrumptious. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside., Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut. Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
COCONUT BRITTLE
Microwave brittle candy with macadamia nuts and a coconut layer. A cinch to make.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy. Pour over coconut in pan. Let cool until firm, 1 hour. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
MACADAMIA-COCONUT BRITTLE
I've always loved brittle and when I first tried this recipe I was hooked. I always get rave reviews when I give this away.
Provided by mommyoffour
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 1 pound candy
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter cookie sheet and large saucepan.
- In buttered saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water, mix well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Cook until candy thermometer registers 275 (soft-crack stage).
- Add butter, vanilla and nuts; cook, stirring constantly, until thermometer registers 300 (hard-crack stage).
- Remove from heat.
- Add baking soda; mix well.
- Stir in coconut.
- Quickly pour mixture onto buttered cookie sheet; spread very thinly.
- Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
- (After 5 to 10 minutes of cooling, brittle can be stretched thinner with 2 forks.).
- Break into pieces.
THAI COCONUT-SPICE BLEND
Like really good Thai dishes, this spice blend is balanced and complex: a little sweet, a little hot and a little citrusy. Toasting the coconut brings out its natural sweetness and dries it out enough that you can grind it without making a paste. Watch the coconut carefully when toasting it, especially if your oven runs hot - it can go from raw to burnt pretty quickly.
Provided by Cooking Channel
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, put the lime zest on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring with a fork in between, until the zest is dry and almost brittle, 2 to 4 minutes total. (The timing will largely depend on the power of your microwave.)
- Add the cooled coconut, dried lime zest, chili flakes, coriander, garlic, and salt to a spice grinder and grind to the texture of very coarse cornmeal. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
BASIC BRITTLE
Brittle can be a showcase for a variety of ingredients, giving each homemade batch its owntexture and flavor. For recipes and inspiration, try one of our variations: Lemon and Almond Brittle, Pine Nut and Rosemary Brittle, Cashew and Cayenne Brittle, Pepita and Lavender Brittle, Coconut and Spice Brittle, Espresso and Walnut Brittle.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, until mixture just starts to turn golden around edge.
- Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is pale amber, about 8 minutes. Pour onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool. Break into pieces.
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