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Mixed Nut Brittle

Name: Mixed Nut Brittle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 pounds
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup water; 4 cups mixed nuts; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by James Merriman

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

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Mixed Nut Brittle

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Yield:2-1/2 pounds

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Directions

1
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).

2
Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.)
3
Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.