Description
A delightful combination of toasted nuts and buttery caramel that creates a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almonds, toasted
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the nuts and seeds in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until melted and gently boiling.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and boil for about 5 minutes until it turns an amber color. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Quickly fold in the toasted nuts and seeds until coated in caramel. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread into an even layer and allow to cool completely.
- Break into shards and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Using a candy thermometer helps achieve the perfect ‘hard crack’ stage for brittle. Be cautious with the sugar temperature to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday snacks, brittle, winter recipes, festive treats, family recipes
