spicy nut brittle

Name: Spicy Nut Brittle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) honey; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted; 1-2 teaspoon(s) tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

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Tam D

The Dalles, OR

Updated on Oct 15, 2013

A few years ago dietary changes dictated we were no longer allowed peanuts or corn. Since we love Christmas candy I had to come up with a replacement for peanut brittle. This recipe is the result, and what a happy consequence! Nut brittle all grown up. It's sneak attack is surprising and wonderful :)

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Microwave

yield

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
1-2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make spicy nut brittle

Step 1

Combine sugar and honey in a deep 2 qt. microwave-safe dish; I use a Corning Ware casserole dish.

Step 2

Cook on high 3 minutes. Stir. Cook 3 minutes more.
Step 3

Stir in butter and hot sauce.
Step 4

Stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
Step 5

Spread lightly onto baking sheet. Cool. Break into pieces. Enjoy!
Step 6

NOTE: Use any nuts, or combination, that you like.
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