The nutty flavor of this almond brittle is so addictive! Don’t be intimidated by making this homemade candy. It is as easy to make as it is irresistible!
A lot of you have been loving my Caramel Krispy Treat recipe so I wanted to share another easy Christmas treat with you! This almond brittle is a Christmas treat staple in my home. It is so addictive! I know a lot of people make peanut brittle but almonds are my favorite nut! Homemade candy has a reputation of being really hard to make, but this one is not difficult. The key is to use a candy thermometer, be patient and quick. So give this almond brittle a try and amaze those around you with your candy making skills! If easy Christmas treat recipes are something you’re in need of then you’ll want to check out my Easy Turtle Pretzels and my Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz!
How to make Almond Brittle:
- Before you begin there are a couple things you need to do. First butter a baking sheet to pour the hot brittle on. Set it aside with 2 forks. Then measure out the almonds, baking soda and the butter and place them next to where you will be cooking the brittle so that you can add it when needed. You can’t walk away from the cooking brittle to measure things out so make sure you have those things ready.
- Also, it is important that the butter is room temperature or it will cool in the brittle too fast and not blend in as well.
- Bring the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water to a boil over medium high heat in a non-stick 3 to 4 quart pot. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of your pot and dump in the almonds. You will need to be constantly stirring from here on out.
- Once the candy has reached 300 degrees, remove it from the heat and immediately stir in the butter and baking soda.
- Pour the hot almond brittle onto the buttered baking sheet.
- Working quickly, use two forks to stretch and pull the almond brittle into roughly a 14 x 12 rectangle. Cool completely and snap into pieces.
What does baking soda do to almond brittle?
Adding baking soda to the hot brittle syrup causes a little chemical reaction making zillions of little air bubbles throughout the candy creating the porous, crunchy texture that we all love!
How long does almond brittle last?
If stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, it will last 2-3 months.
How do you keep almond brittle from getting sticky?
I live in a desert area so I don’t have to worry about humidity. If you live in a humid place almond or peanut brittles have a harder time setting up crunchy or they go sticky after a while. I’ve been told that placing the baking sheet in the freezer while you make the brittle, and taking it out right before pouring the hot brittle on it causes the brittle to cool faster and creating the crunch. Then storing the brittle in an airtight container in the fridge will keep it from getting sticky.
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Almond Brittle Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Description
The nutty flavor of this almond brittle is so addictive! Don’t be intimidated by making this homemade candy. It is as easy to make as it is irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 2 Tbs . Butter (room temp (room temp is a must))
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet to dump the hot brittle out on by generously buttering it. Set aside with two forks.
- In a non-stick 3 to 4 quart pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and water.
- Measure out the almonds, butter and baking soda and set next to the stovetop so they are ready to add immediately when it is time.
- Place the pot on the stove and bring the ingredients in it to a boil.
- Place a candy thermometer on the side of your pot and stir in the almonds.
- Continually stir as this cooks.
- Cook until thermometer reads 300 degrees.
- Remove from heat and immediately add the butter and baking soda. It is important that the butter is room temperature so it blends in quickly and doesn’t cool the brittle down too quickly.
- Pour the hot candy onto the prepared baking sheet and use two forks to stretch and pull the brittle out into a rectangle that is roughly 14 x 18 inches big.
- Cool completely and snap into pieces.
Keywords: christmas candy, candy, brittle
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G. T. says
A nice change from regular peanut brittle!
★★★★★