Spiced Rum Brittle

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Spicy and sweet this brittle that I found on line at Taste of Home has it all and to make it even better - easy made in the microwave. Cook time is cooling. Guessed at amount"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 pound
• Serves: 8

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
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rum extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Butter a 15"x10"x1" pan.
2. In 2 quart microwave safe bowl combine sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high uncovered for 3 minutes, stir. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes longer and stir in butter, cashews, pecans and spices.
3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until turns a dark amber color, mixture will be very hot.
4. Immediately stir in Extracts and Baking Soda, until light and foamy. At once pour into prepared pan, spreading with metal spatula.
5. Cool completely then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

Simply delicious and very easy to make. With everything done in the microwave, it made me feel much more comfortable trying this brittle recipe. Loved the bite from the cayenne and the only change I made was to double the vanilla vs. using rum extract (our preference only). DH loves it and I'm sure it won't last very long.