Salted Almond Brittle
This classic confection is infused with almond and maple syrup flavors to deliver a twist that will keep you coming back for more.
Cooking Steps
1. Prepare a Baking Sheet
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper. Reserve close at hand.
2. Add the Ingredients and Begin to Caramelize the Sugar
Stir into the cold pan until well incorporated. Set the burner to Power Level 5 and and cook for 10- 11 minutes stirring frequently until the mixture looks slightly thicker.
- Water¼ cup
- Light Corn Syrup¼ cup
- Maple Syrup¼ cup
- Granulated Sugar½ cup
3. Add the Almonds and Continue to Caramelize the Sugar
Continue cooking for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Toasted Almonds(roughly chopped)1 cup
4. Stir in the Butter and Vanilla
Stir in the ingredients and continue cooking for 30 seconds until well incorporated.
- Unsalted Butter(diced)2 Tbsps.
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp.
5. Quickly Add the Baking Soda and Fleur de Sel
Turn the heat off, and using a rubber spatula, vigorously stir the baking soda and fleur de sel into the caramelized sugar until well incorporated and foamy.
- Fleur de Sel1 tsp.
- Baking Soda1 tsp.
6. Remove the Brittle
Use a spatula to carefully transfer the brittle to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread quickly and evenly.
7. Garnish and Cool the Brittle
Evenly sprinkle the Maldon salt over the brittle. Allow the brittle to cool completely and then break it into pieces. Serve or store in an air-tight container.
- Maldon Sea Salt½ tsp.
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