Sweet and crunchy all at once, this easy, 5 ingredient recipe for mixed nut brittle allows other nuts such as cashews, peanut, as well as toasted pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients list for the hazelnut, pecan, almond brittle
- 2/3 cup (100g) whole almonds
- 1/2 cup (50g) pecans
- 1/3 cup (50g) of whole hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (50g) honey
- Dried fruits (diced apricot, raisins… whatever you feel up to)
You’ll need a cooking thermometer.
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Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).
2. Roast almonds and pecans 5 minutes on a rimmed baking sheet, then add the hazelnuts and roast for 5 minutes more.
3. In a saucepan, put the sugar and 1 tbsp (10ml) water and cook until the caramel reaches 300°F (150°C).
4. In another saucepan, bring honey to a boil and heat up until it reaches 270°F (130°C).
5. When temperatures are reached, pour the honey into caramel and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
6. Dip the nuts and dried fruit into the caramel, coat them well and pour immediately on a large marble or stainless steel board previously oiled.
8. Cover with parchment paper, and spread the brittle with a rolling pin. Let cool and cut in pieces. The caramel has to cook beyond 280°F (140°C) to become brittle. That is why we must cut while still warm. When the brittle is completely cold, divide it into confectioner bags and close with a pretty ribbon and a label.
Tips: For a Caribbean twist, add 1 cup grated coconut and cashews.
