Name: Macadamia Brittle with Fleur de Sel
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped, cooled; 1 tablespoon chilled butter, diced; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

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Macadamia Brittle with Fleur de SelAntonin Achilleos

The sweetness of this brittle is balanced by a sprinkling of salt.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped, cooled

1 tablespoon chilled butter, diced

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Preparation

Step 1
Place large sheet of foil on work surface; butter foil. Combine nuts and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl.
Step 2
Stir sugar, 1/2 cup water, and corn syrup in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove caramel from heat. Immediately stir in nut mixture (caramel will bubble up). Pour caramel onto prepared foil; spread thinly. Cool brittle until hard; chop. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsCandy Dessert Macadamia Nut Nut Gluten Free Quick Make Ahead Simmer Christmas Bon Appétit

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