The Almond Brittle is a sweet delicacy that we usually find at fairs on stalls but is very easy to prepare at home. Besides almonds, it can also be made with hazelnuts, peanuts, and even Sesame seeds.
Other recipes with nuts
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Carnival
- Energy 602.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 72.05 (g) of which sugars 60.59 (g)
- Proteins 14.15 (g)
- Fat 33.29 (g) of which saturated 2.53 (g)of which unsaturated 29.25 (g)
- Fibers 8.33 (g)
- Sodium 1.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz almonds
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tbsps acacia honey
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Tools
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- 2 Pans
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- Parchment Paper
Steps
Pour the almonds into a pan and toast them over low heat, being careful not to burn them. Keep them warm. In another nonstick pan, put the sugar with the honey and lemon juice, which will prevent the sugar from crystallizing. Let it melt over low heat, and as soon as it becomes amber-colored, add the still warm almonds and mix for a few minutes until the temperature reaches 338°F.
Prepare a sheet of parchment paper in a tray, oil it (just rub it with an oiled hand) and pour the hot brittle over it (be very careful of burns), level it well by placing another sheet of parchment paper on top and rolling it with a rolling pin. Once the Almond Brittle is cold, you can cut it into bars with a knife.
Storage
The Almond Brittle should be stored wrapped in wax paper, placed inside a sealed container, and kept in a cool, dry place. Absolutely not in the refrigerator.
