Mixed Nut Brittle

Mixed Nut Brittle is a crunchy, caramelized confection made by cooking sugar and corn syrup to a hard crack stage, then folding in a variety of nuts like almonds, cashews, peanuts, and pistachios before spreading it thin to cool and shatter. The mixture is often finished with a sprinkle of sea salt or butter for extra flavor. While nut brittles are found globally, this mixed-nut version is a popular modern twist, especially common in American holiday baking and candy-making.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is very high in carbohydrates from sugar and fat from the nuts, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein. It provides quick energy along with beneficial nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, and healthy monounsaturated fats from the nuts. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving contains roughly 140-160 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	100 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.05 mg

Per 1 piece (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nut brittle is a classic example of candy science, where the precise temperature of the sugar syrup determines the final texture—a few degrees too low results in a chewy candy, while the correct 'hard crack' stage yields the signature glass-like shatter. Nutritionally, the nuts transform what would be empty-calorie sugar candy into a source of fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a more satisfying sweet snack.