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Almond Brittle Recipe

Crunchy and sweet almond brittle, perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup raw almonds chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions 

  1. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Stir in almonds. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and baking soda until well combined.
  5. Quickly pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  6. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Almond Brittle, Candy, Sweet
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