Toffee, Mixed Nut Brittle

How to make Toffee, Mixed Nut Brittle, simple step by step instructions from start to finish.

Ingredients

Method

  • 300g / 10½oz Granulated sugar
  • 110g / 4oz Light Corn syrup or Golden syrup
  • 120g/mls Water
  • 2g / ¼ tsp Salt
  • 255g / 9oz Nuts of your choice
  • 1tsp Vanilla extract
  • 30g / 1oz Unsalted butter
  • 5g / 1tsp Baking powder
  • Make sure all ingredients and equipment is ready before starting the recipe.
  • Line a suitable baking sheet with parchment paper, see video for sheet dimensions, place the baking sheet on a wire rack.
  • You will also need an accurate thermometer.
  • In a deep pan, on a medium heat, add the sugar to the pan, followed by the water, corn syrup, and salt, without stirring bring to a steady boil.
  • Wash any sugar crystals down from the sides of the pan with water and a pastry brush, this is to prevent crystallisation.
  • Keep checking the temperature of the mixture.
  • Once it reaches 145°C / 293°F add the nuts.
  • Wait until the temperature gets up to 152°C / 305°F and add the vanilla extract and butter, carefully mix together, then remove from the heat.
  • Add the baking powder, and stir for 30 seconds, until the mixture has foamed up.
  • Quickly but carefully, pour the very hot mixture into the prepared baking sheet.
  • Level off the mixture, and allow to cool for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the toffee from the tin, and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Break the nut brittle into bite size pieces.
  • Enjoy

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