Honey Brittle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This honey brittle recipe is one of my favorite quick treats to make because it comes together in just 45 minutes total. The combination of buttery almonds and flaky sea salt creates such a satisfying contrast, and honestly, it's far more affordable than buying fancy brittle at specialty shops. I love using raw honey here since it brings natural enzymes and antioxidants to the table while adding a subtle floral depth that regular sugar simply can't match. The whole process is surprisingly straightforward, requiring just a candy thermometer and basic kitchen tools you probably already have. Perfect for gift giving or satisfying those sweet cravings without spending a fortune.
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Ingredients
- 200 ghoney(pure, raw honey)
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlwater
- 20 mllemon juice
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 galmonds
- 20 gflaky sea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (338±02´F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda until dissolved. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
- 5
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and spread into a thin layer.
- 6
Sprinkle the almonds and flaky sea salt over the top of the honey mixture.
- 7
Drizzle the unsalted butter over the top of the brittle.
- 8
Allow the brittle to cool and set completely before breaking it into pieces.
Tip: Note: This will take at least 30 minutes.
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