CHILE-MACADAMIA BRITTLE
Categories Nut Dessert Bake Macadamia Nut Hot Pepper Vegan Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly oil a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet, then warm in oven.
- Shake nuts in a coarse sieve to remove any nut powder (this will create a clearer brittle).
- Cook sugar and water in a deep 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork, until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel without stirring, swirling pan, until golden. Immediately stir in red pepper flakes and nuts and cook, stirring, until nuts are golden, about 1 minute. Quickly pour onto foil, tilting baking sheet to spread brittle evenly before it hardens. (If caramel hardens too fast, put in a 400°F oven until warm enough to spread, 1 to 2 minutes.) Cool brittle on baking sheet on a rack until completely hardened, then break into large pieces.
ROASTED MACADAMIA BUTTER
Macadamia nuts have the highest level of monounsaturated fats, but they are also expensive, since the macadamia tree only produces nuts after seven to 10 years. Making your own nut butter ensures that it contains just nuts - and none of the sugar or hydrogenated oils that some brands include. The roasted macadamia nuts are central to this butter, but try blending in pitted medjool dates for a little sweetness or folding in toasted coconut flakes for a tropical flavor. Spoon this macadamia nut butter over warm pancakes or waffles, or whisk a spoonful of the nut butter into salad dressings to add depth.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories easy, quick, snack, dips and spreads
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and nicely toasted, about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer to a rack and cool completely, 30 minutes.
- Place nuts in a food processor and purée until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed (mixture may clump up, but will eventually become creamy). Season to taste with salt, if desired. Macadamia butter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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