Best Persian Almond Brittle Recipes

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SALTED ALMOND BRITTLE



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A surprising topping for desserts - makes them that little bit extra special. Also delicious dipped in chocolate

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dessert, Treat

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

100g bag toasted flaked almond
100g golden caster sugar
50g butter , plus extra for greasing
½ tsp salt

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a lipped baking tray and spread the almonds over it in a thin, even layer. Put the sugar, butter, salt and 4 tbsp water into a smooth-bottomed frying pan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and boil for about 5 mins, or until it starts to turn light golden brown. Stir every now and again as some patches will start to caramelise faster than others. Carefully tip the caramel over the nuts and leave to cool completely.
  • Once cold, shatter the caramel. An easy way to get clean sharp pieces is to put the point of a sharp knife vertically onto the caramel and bash the handle with a rolling pin, like a hammer and chisel. Serve on top of the Chocolate amaretti puddings. Keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container, interleaved with non-stick paper, in a cool, dry place (not the fridge).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium

ALMOND BRITTLE



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Hubby's first-ever attempt at a from-scratch recipe was a huge success!

Provided by Aleasha Wales Shelnutt

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
1 cup almonds
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add almonds, sugar, and syrup. Cook and stir the almonds until the mixture turns caramel in color, about 6 minutes.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer. Cool until the mixture hardens and break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

ALMOND BRITTLE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup roasted whole almonds
4 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Spread the oil over a baking sheet. Spread almonds evenly over the surface of the sheet. In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, stir the sugar and cream of tartar into the water over low heat until dissolved. When the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to medium and stop stirring. Bring to a boil and allow temperature, as measured with a candy thermometer, to 300 degrees F (hard crack stage). Immediately pour the syrup over the almonds and allow to cool and harden completely. Break into pieces to serve.

PERSIAN ALMOND BRITTLE



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This Persian brittle is suffused with rose water and saffron.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon ground saffron
2 tablespoons rose water
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces slivered blanched almonds
4 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside. Dissolve saffron in rose water; set aside. Fill a bowl with ice water; set aside.
  • Place sugar, honey, and oil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat, and stir constantly until sugar is melted.
  • Stir in the almonds, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the saffron mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden brown. Drop a spoonful of the mixture into the ice water. If it hardens immediately, the mixture is ready. Reduce heat to the lowest setting.
  • Quickly drop mixture by tablespoons onto the paper, leaving a 1-inch space between. Sprinkle immediately with the chopped pistachios. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

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