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brazil nut brittle

(1 rating)
stardust4300 avatar
Recipe by
Bea Long
@stardust4300
Mocksville, NC

I chose brazil nuts to add a different taste and ended up liking it more than my old favorite of pecan brittle. I have made brittle with almost every variety of nuts and pumpkin seeds with this same recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For brazil nut brittle

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    light syrup
  • 10 oz
    brazil nuts or any desired
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, room temperature

How To Make brazil nut brittle

  • 1
    In heavy medium sized pot add sugar,water,syrup bring to a boil over med high heat until golden do not stir, do not touch, syrup will be extremely HOT
  • 2
    remove from heat add 2 tbsp butter and the desred nuts stir quickly once
  • 3
    pour onto silicone baking sheet or lightly sprayed cookie sheet or use parchment paper so it does not stick, let cool 10 minutes break into pieces then store in airtight container
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