Sweet & Smoky Pistachio Brittle
The smoky flavor in this sweet and spicy brittle comes from the chipotle chile pepper.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper1
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1
4 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup light corn syrup
1
4 cup water1 Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into chunks
2 cup2 (6-ounce) packages (3 cups) shelled salted pistachios
1 (11.5-ounce) can (2 cups) mixed nuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
How to make
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STEP 1
Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Butter foil; set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine all ingredients except pistachios, nuts and baking soda in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil.
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STEP 3
Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 300°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard brittle strands.
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STEP 4
Stir pistachios and nuts into candy mixture until well mixed. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda until foamy. Immediately pour mixture, while still foamy, onto prepared pan, spreading 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely.
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STEP 5
Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.
Tip #1
- You can substitute regular chile powder for the chipotle chile powder, but the smoky flavor will be missing.
Tip #2
- To test if the boiling sugar mixture is ready, remove pan from heat and drop a little bit of the mixture into a cup of very cold water. The mixture should immediately turn brittle. If the mixture is still soft and pliable, boil another minute and test again.
Tip #3
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