Macadamia almond brittle
1 pound
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| ½ | cup | Light corn syrup |
| 34 | cups | Macadamia almonds, coarsely chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter/margarine |
| 2 | teaspoons | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking soda |
Directions
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 1½ qt. microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees (hard-crack stage). Quickly stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased cookie sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula. cool completely; Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. Yield: about 1 lb.
NOTE: This recipe was tested using a 700-watt microwave.
Submitted By MARIE CULVER On 02-05-95 (1339)