Piñon nut brittle Recipe

American · Dessert · 25 min total

A crunchy, sweet brittle studded with rich piñon nuts, perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup piñon nuts (pine nuts)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Attach a candy thermometer and bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Cook until temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in piñon nuts, vanilla, and butter until combined.
5. Immediately stir in baking soda; mixture will foam. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread quickly with a greased spatula to desired thinness.
6. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• For a spicy twist, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the nuts.

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