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Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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:
Directions:
Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan; set aside. 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.
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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 pound

 

 

 

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