Almond Brittle

By barbie24

Calories: 142; Fat: 4g; Protein: 1.3g; Carbs: 27.3g; Fiber: 0.8g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Iron: 0.2mg; Sodium: 136mg; Calcium: 19mg

* TIP: Substitute pecans, walnuts, peanuts, or pine nuts for almonds if desired

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Combine sugar and syrup in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes (sugar mixture will be clear and bubbly). Stir in almonds. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until mixture is a light caramel color, stirring every minute. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until mixture is the color of peanut butter. Add baking soda, and stir until texture is foamy. Quickly pour mixture onto prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-inch thickness. Let stand 30 minutes. Break brittle into pieces, and store in an airtight container for up to a week.