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Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle

Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Candy Making
Servings 8 1 pound

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup light
  • 1/2 cup cashews chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan; set aside.
  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container. Yield: about 1 pound.

Notes

Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle Recipe

 
Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors. It also makes a great stocking stuffer! —Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin
Yield: about 1 pound.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Originally published as Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007, p17
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