Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle

Name: Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle
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; Pinch ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 ingredients

3 steps

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
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside.
2

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
3

Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.