Macadamia Nut Brittle
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Sea salt to taste, optional
Macadamia Nut Brittle
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on January 13, 2021.
Recipe compliments of 12th Avenue Grill.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a large nonstick pan on medium heat, combine sugar, water and corn syrup and cook until light golden color, stirring occasionally, stir in chopped nuts and cook until golden, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in butter and baking soda; pour into a nonstick baking sheet pan and cool.
- If desired, sprinkle sea salt while hot.
- When cool, chop into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
- Serve as a garnish or an ingredient in desserts.
Makes about 2-1/2 cups.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 12 servings):
210 calories, 14 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g sugar, 1 g protein
