Salted Caramel Brittle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A crunchy, sweet, and salty treat made with caramelized sugar, flaky sea salt, and a touch of buttery goodness.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 300 glight brown sugar
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gsea salt
- 5 gflaky sea salt
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 1 nulleggs
- 5 gbaking soda
- 100 gsalted caramel sauce
- 1 nullparchment paper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure easy removal, make sure the parchment paper is securely attached.
- 2
Combine the butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, sea salt, and baking soda in a saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Don't skip this step, as it's crucial for creating the caramelized sugar.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 140°C on a candy thermometer.
Tip: Be patient, as this step can take up to 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour in the unsalted milk. The mixture will bubble and steam vigorously, so be cautious.
Tip: Don't worry if the mixture appears too thin – it will thicken as it cools.
- 5
Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 115°C on a candy thermometer.
Tip: This is the caramelization point, so don't let it exceed this temperature.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour in the salted caramel sauce. The mixture will bubble and steam again, so be cautious.
Tip: Don't worry if the mixture appears too thin – it will thicken as it cools.
- 7
Pour the hot sugar mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer.
Tip: Use a spatula or spoon to spread the mixture evenly, as this will help create a smooth, brittle texture.
- 8
Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the hot sugar mixture and use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
Tip: This will add a touch of salty goodness to your brittle.
- 9
Allow the brittle to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Don't try to break it yet – it needs to set completely.
- 10
Break the brittle into pieces and serve.
Tip: You can store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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