Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle

Name: Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 1 pound.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup chopped cashews; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pinch ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

about 1 pound

Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors. It also makes a superb stocking stuffer! —Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin

Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 263 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.