Roasted Nuts with Honey Coating
Title: Honey-Roasted Nut Brittle: A Step-by-Step Guide
Get ready to make some mouth-watering honey-roasted nut brittle that's easy to prepare and sure to impress! Here's the lowdown on this delectable treat.
Equipment:- A reliable candy/fat thermometer is a must for accurate reading.
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- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time: 35 minutes, plus cooling time
- Prep time: 35 minutes
Ingredients (5)
- 2 cups honey
- 1 cup whole raw almonds
- 1 cup whole raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup whole raw sunflower seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and liberally spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240°F, roughly 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking until the thermometer reaches 305°F, about 20 minutes more.
- Remove from heat, pour onto the lined baking sheet, and let cool to room temperature. Place in the refrigerator until hard, about 10 minutes more. Break into bite-size pieces and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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More Info on Honey-Roasted Nut Brittle
This recipe calls for honey-roasting nuts, but you can easily adapt it for various nuts. Here's a step-by-step guide on creating honey-roasted nut brittle with peanuts as the base nut.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (honey-roasted)
- Unsalted butter (6 tablespoons, cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Directions for Honey-Roasting Peanuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/2 cup peanuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over the peanuts and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for 10 minutes, then stir the peanuts and continue roasting for another 5-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Be mindful to avoid burning.
- Let the peanuts cool slightly before proceeding.
Binder Mixture Preparation
- Combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
- Insert a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook to the hard-ball stage (300°F, 150°C), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
Finishing Touches
- Carefully add 6 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until the butter and baking soda are fully incorporated.
- Fold in the honey-roasted peanuts into the hot sugar mixture.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper (preferably silicone-coated).
- Let the brittle cool and set until it reaches room temperature, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Break the brittle into pieces.
Add Sea Salt (Optional)
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the brittle before it cools completely to add extra flavor.
Enjoy this tasty twist on traditional nut brittle that combines crackling crunch with the sweetness of honey and the depth of roasted peanuts. Your taste buds will thank you!
- To make honey-roasted peanut brittle, preheat your oven to 350°F and roast 1 1/2 cups of honey-roasted peanuts for 10 minutes, followed by another 5-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the binder mixture, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and cook to the hard-ball stage (300°F) to prepare the binding for your brittle.
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