RAINFOREST BRITTLE

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This is from Canadian Living site. I have not tried it yet but will be making it as Christmas gifts. Times are approximate

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 1 3/4 pounds, 35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup brazil nut
2/3 cup cashews
2/3 cup macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • .Coarsely chop or halved the nuts.
  • In large heavy saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to boil over medium heat; cook, without stirring but brushing down side of pan with pastry brush dipped in cold water, for about 10 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234°F (112°C), or soft-ball stage when 1 tsp (5 mL) hot syrup dropped into cold water forms soft, pliable ball.
  • Stir in butter and salt cook for about 10 minutes or until 300°F (149°C), or hard-crack stage when 1 tsp (5 mL) hot syrup dropped into cold water forms hard brittle threads. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Stir in baking soda. Stir in Brazil, cashew and macadamia nuts.
  • Immediately pour onto greased baking sheet. Using greased spatula, spread thinly over pan. Let brittle cool. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 74.3, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 1

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