Best Spicy Rum Nut Brittle Recipes

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Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories Christmas

Time 55m

Yield 1 pound, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Steps:

Butter a 15"x10"x1" pan.
In 2 quart microwave safe bowl combine sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high uncovered for 3 minutes, stir. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes longer and stir in butter, cashews, pecans and spices.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes until turns a dark amber color, mixture will be very hot.
Immediately stir in Extracts and Baking Soda, until light and foamy. At once pour into prepared pan, spreading with metal spatula.
Cool completely then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.4, Protein 2

Spicy Rum Nut Brittle image

Provided by Stephanie Morris

Categories Nuts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c sugar
1 c corn syrup, light
2 c mixed nuts (brazil nuts removed)
2 tsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg (i use a generous pinch)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp rum extract
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Butter or spray a flat cookie sheet.
2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, nuts, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, nutmeg in a deep sauce pan. Cook on medium high until the mixture turns a light amber color.
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy.
4. Immediately pour on prepared cookie sheet and spread with metal spatula. Cool completely, break into pieces and store in air tight container. Makes a nice sized batch. It doesn't last at my house longer than the day I made it...