SPICED ALMOND BRITTLE

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup
1/4 cup(s) water
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) unblanched almonds
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

Steps:

  • Line 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment paper. (Do not spray or grease.) In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. 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 260° (hard-ball stage).
  • Stir in almonds, butter and seasonings; cook until thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam.) Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading as thin as possible. Cool completely.
  • Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

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