Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle
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
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