Hot and Sweet Nut Brittle
Nut brittle is believed to have originated in ancient Persia and was traditionally made with honey and sesame seeds.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Mixed nuts
- 150 gram Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts with the sugar mixture. Toss until the nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the nut brittle cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the nut brittle into small pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.