Almond Cranberry Brittle

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A great twist on traditional nut brittles...very buttery with the addition of dried cranberries!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 cup butter

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped almonds

  • 1 cup dried cranberries

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.

  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in butter; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and syrupy and a candy thermometer inserted into the center of the syrup, not touching the bottom, reads 230 degrees F (110 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Mix almonds and cranberries into the sugar mixture; cook and stir until temperature reaches soft-crack stage at 280 degrees F (138 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Stir constantly until mixture reaches hard-crack stage at 305 degrees F (152 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Quickly stir baking soda into brittle mixture until fully incorporated. Pour brittle onto the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Stretch candy out by lifting and pulling from the edges using forks as the candy cools. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185 Calories
9g Fat
26g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.