Praline Brittle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making homemade praline brittle is easier than you'd think, and this recipe comes together in just under an hour. What I love most is how simple the process is, with straightforward ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The almonds are wonderfully heart healthy, packed with vitamin E and healthy fats that make this treat feel a little less guilty. Sesame seeds add a lovely nutty depth while giving you calcium and fiber. The best part? You don't need any fancy equipment or technique to pull this off. Once you taste that perfect combination of buttery sweetness and crunchy texture, you'll be making it again and again for gifts or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
- 400 gsugar
- 200 glight brown sugar
- 150 mlwater
- 10 gsalt
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 5 gbaking soda
- 100 gsesame seeds
- 150 galmonds
- sea salt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 mlpeanut oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿aF) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the sugar, brown sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and place it on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 140°C (284¿aF) on a candy thermometer.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, salt, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 5
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer, about 1/8 inch thick.
- 6
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and almonds evenly over the top of the mixture.
- 7
Drizzle the peanut oil over the top of the mixture and sprinkle with sea salt (if using).
- 8
Let the mixture cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- 9
Once set, use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut the brittle into desired shapes.
- 10
Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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