Smoky Walnut Brittle
Description
The traditional peanut brittle gets an update by using walnuts that are toasted and flavored with smokehouse rub for a delicious holiday treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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cooking spray
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon smokehouse rub (such as Winco®)
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1/2 teaspoon walnut extract
Directions
1
Pour walnuts into a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2
Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Combine sugar, water, and golden syrup in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, and wait for the mixture to reach 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
4
Once sugar mixture reaches 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), add toasted walnuts. Stir using a silicone spatula until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Stir in butter, baking soda, smokehouse rub, and walnut extract.
5
Remove saucepan from heat and carefully pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool before breaking into smaller pieces, about 30 minutes.