Almond Brittle Recipe
American · Dessert · 25 min total
A crunchy, buttery almond brittle that's perfect for snacking or gifting. This easy stovetop recipe yields a sweet, nutty treat with a satisfying snap.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole raw almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
- Add butter and salt, stirring constantly until butter melts. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Quickly stir in vanilla extract and almonds until well coated.
- Immediately stir in baking soda (mixture will foam up). Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer using a greased spatula.
- Let cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes. Once set, break into pieces.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For chocolate-dipped brittle, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and dip half of each piece.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy; if you don't have one, test by dropping a bit of mixture into cold water—it should form hard, brittle threads.
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