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Pine Nut Brittle
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This elegant Pine Nut Brittle transforms just three simple ingredients into a sophisticated sweet treat. The delicate pine nuts add a subtle nutty flavor to the golden, glass-like caramel. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, dessert platters, or enjoying with afternoon coffee. The brittle stores beautifully in an airtight container, making it an ideal make-ahead treat for special occasions or unexpected guests. The striking transparent finish gives this brittle a professional appearance that belies its simple preparation.
Ingredients
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
2 T pine nuts
Directions
Spray heavy large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
Stir sugar and water in heavy small saucepan over medium, low heat until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep golden, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with pastry brush dipped into water and swirling pan, about 7 minutes.
Immediately pour out mixture onto prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with 2 T pine nuts.
Working quickly and carefully (mixture is very hot and hardens fast), press tip of knife into edges of caramel sheet and gently stretch in all directions until caramel becomes thin and transparent.
Cool completely.
Break into irregular large pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Servings
Makes approximately 1 pound of brittle, which can be broken into 15-20 pieces
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 piece) - Calories: 70; Total Fat: 2g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Total Carbohydrates: 14g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 14g); Protein: 1g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Nutrition information is based on available nutrient data.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: brittle, candy, pine nuts, caramel
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts, 🍭 Sweet Stuff, 😎 Uncle Dave's
📚 Cookbooks: John Ferguson's Favorite Recipes, Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Recipe #1449 was added on April 10, 2025 and last updated on April 10, 2025.
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