Description
Crisp, nutty Toasted Almond Brittle delivers a sweet crunch that whispers Spanish culinary tradition. Caramelized sugar and golden almonds create a delicate confection perfect for sharing with friends who savor delightful homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) lightly-colored corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt
Nuts:
- ¾ cup (90 g) coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Combine granulated sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl, mixing thoroughly until well integrated.
- Heat the sugar mixture in the microwave on high power for 3 minutes, watching as it transforms into a clear, bubbling liquid.
- Gently fold whole almonds into the hot syrup, continuing to microwave for an additional 3 minutes, pausing to stir every 60 seconds until the mixture develops a light golden caramel hue.
- Carefully add unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt to the caramelized mixture, microwaving for approximately 1½ minutes until the color resembles rich peanut butter.
- Sprinkle baking soda into the molten mixture, stirring gently to incorporate, which will cause the brittle to foam and expand slightly.
- Immediately pour the hot, aerated mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, using a heat-resistant spatula to spread it evenly to a uniform 1/4-inch (6 millimeters) thickness.
- Allow the brittle to cool and solidify at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes, then break into irregular, bite-sized pieces using your hands or a clean kitchen tool.
Notes
- Microwave magic transforms ordinary ingredients into a golden, crunchy treat that crackles with sweet almond flavor.
- Precise timing and careful stirring ensure the sugar syrup develops a rich caramel color without burning.
- Baking soda creates delightful bubbles, giving the brittle its signature light, airy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Parchment paper becomes your best friend, making removal and cleanup a breeze after crafting this addictive confection.
- Cooling the brittle completely lets it set into a perfectly crisp, breakable candy that’s impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg