Best Kicking Pinion Brittle Recipes

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CINNAMON ALMOND BRITTLE



Cinnamon Almond Brittle image

It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! -Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3 cups slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°. Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 teaspoon butter; place in oven to warm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently and brushing sides of pan as needed., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour onto prepared pans, spreading to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BASIC BRITTLE



Basic Brittle image

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

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
Mix-ins, according to variation

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.

KICKING PINION BRITTLE



Kicking Pinion Brittle image

I love Brittle though would rather have the Pinions...They make a fantastic brittle...We like it more so than the peanut brittle...This recipe I had changed around it had been a peanut brittle and I changed it to Pinion Brittle with a Kick

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Candies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Tbsp butter
2 c sugar
1 c light corn syrup
2 1/2 c pinions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Use a Candy Thermometer to check the temp as it is cooking, you can get the ones that clip to the side of you pan that you are cooking in...
  • 2. Lightly butter a cookie sheet. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup with ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches the soft crack stage (250°). Add the butter and pinions. Return to the heat and cook to the hard crack stage (295°). Remove from the heat. Stir in the baking soda. Pour the brittle quickly over the oiled pan and spread as thin as possible wit a spatula. When the candy begins to harden, flip the brittle until completely cooled. Break into irregular pieces. Store in airtight containers.

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