Best Saffron Rose Water Brittle With Pistachios And Almonds Recipes

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PERSIAN ALMOND BRITTLE



Persian Almond Brittle image

This Persian brittle is suffused with rose water and saffron.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon ground saffron
2 tablespoons rose water
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces slivered blanched almonds
4 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside. Dissolve saffron in rose water; set aside. Fill a bowl with ice water; set aside.
  • Place sugar, honey, and oil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat, and stir constantly until sugar is melted.
  • Stir in the almonds, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the saffron mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden brown. Drop a spoonful of the mixture into the ice water. If it hardens immediately, the mixture is ready. Reduce heat to the lowest setting.
  • Quickly drop mixture by tablespoons onto the paper, leaving a 1-inch space between. Sprinkle immediately with the chopped pistachios. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

SAFFRON-ROSE WATER BRITTLE WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS



Saffron-Rose Water Brittle with Pistachios and Almonds image

This brittle recipe is a riff on an Iranian candy known as sohan. Its snappy texture and fragrant flavor pair well with bitter tea.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Butterscotch/Caramel     Pistachio     Persian New Year     Honey     Almond     Candy     Edible Gift     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/8 teaspoon finely ground saffron threads
1 tablespoon rose water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon coarsely ground dried rose petals
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Special Equipment
A candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat with nonstick spray. Dissolve saffron in rose water in a small bowl.
  • Bring sugar, corn syrup, honey, and 2 Tbsp. water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with candy thermometer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook, swirling occasionally (do not stir once sugar is dissolved), until thermometer registers 290°F, about 5 minutes. Mix in almonds, butter, and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until almonds are golden, butter is absorbed, and thermometer registers 300°F, about 2 minutes. Vigorously mix in baking soda, then rose water mixture (caramel will bubble at first but then look smooth and creamy). Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread out as thin as possible. Sprinkle pistachios, rose petals, and sea salt over brittle. Let cool, then break into bite-size pieces.
  • Do Ahead
  • Brittle can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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