How to Make Perfect Brittle

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

glucose syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds flavor while being a natural sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

Add water to the pan to prevent sugar from burning.

Add sugar and light corn syrup to the water and stir until dissolved.

Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, heating the mixture to 230°F.

Once at 230°F, add cashews gradually to avoid seizing.

Add kosher salt and stir constantly to prevent burning.

Bring the mixture up to 300°F, stirring and monitoring closely.

Remove from heat at 300°F and stir in butter and baking soda.

Pour the mixture onto a sil pad and spread with a spatula.

Knead the brittle with plastic gloves for an airy texture.

Let cool until set, then break into pieces.

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