Best Grandma Myrnas Honey Walnut Brittle Recipes

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"NUTCRACKER" MIXED-NUT BRITTLE IN THE MICROWAVE



What are the holidays without "The Nutcracker"? Inspired by all the mixed nuts that make their way into the house at this time of year, and by the many versions of "The Nutcracker" on TV and in live productions everywhere, enjoy this quick mixed nut brittle-type candy made in your microwave in minutes! Measure out all ingredients beforehand, because this recipe comes together very quickly.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 serving cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 ½ cups mixed raw nut halves and pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Butter a 10x15-inch baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • Spray a heatproof spoon with cooking spray. Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl using the greased spoon. Microwave on high until very bubbly, 2 1/2 to 4 minutes.
  • Quickly stir in nuts and butter. Continue microwaving until bubbles begin to take on a light caramel color, another 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure the nuts don't burn. Add vanilla extract and baking soda, stirring quickly until bubbly and combined.
  • Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a thin layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to cool and set before breaking into pieces, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 188.9 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

SMOKY WALNUT BRITTLE



Smoky Walnut Brittle image

The traditional peanut brittle gets an update by using walnuts that are toasted, plus an addition of smokehouse rub found at Winco® (1745 is the bin number). Instead of using traditional corn syrup, I swapped to Lyle's® golden syrup; I believe it gave a deeper, richer taste. I absolutely recommend using a nonstick saucepan and a silicone spatula, because this mixture is rather sticky

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped walnuts
cooking spray
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
½ cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon smokehouse rub (such as Winco®)
½ teaspoon walnut extract

Steps:

  • Pour walnuts into a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar, water, and golden syrup in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, and wait for the mixture to reach 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
  • Once sugar mixture reaches 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), add toasted walnuts. Stir using a silicone spatula until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Stir in butter, baking soda, smokehouse rub, and walnut extract.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and carefully pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool before breaking into smaller pieces, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 394.3 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

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