Thin and Delicate Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line a 17 x 11-inch baking pan with parchment, aluminum foil, or a nonstick baking pad.
3. 3
   Cook the caramel (see the Note on cooking caramel successfully):
4. 4
   In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan combine the sugar, 1/3 cup water, and the cream of tartar.
5. 5
   Cover and cook over high heat until the syrup comes to a very rapid boil.
6. 6
   Remove the cover and continue to cook on medium-high heat until the sugar has turned a golden brown caramel color.
7. 7
   Pour the caramel onto the prepared baking pan and let cool.
8. 8
   Grind the caramel:
9. 9
   When the caramel is cool, break it into 1-inch pieces.
10. 10
    Place the pieces in a food processor or coffee grinder and grind to the consistency of granular sugar.
11. 11
    Stir in the ground nuts.
12. 12
    Bake and shape the brittle:
13. 13
    Reline your baking sheet with parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a nonstick baking pad.
14. 14
    Spread the caramel and nut mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
15. 15
    Bake until the caramel melts and begins to bubble, 4 to 6 minutes.
16. 16
    Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the salt evenly over the melted caramel.
17. 17
    When the brittle is cool, break it up into small pieces and serve.