Cinnamon-Pecan Brittle
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:58 am
Cinnamon-Pecan Brittle
Herb Companion
Pack this candy, with its surprising, pungent zip, in attractive tins for gifts that will please any sweet tooth. Measure the cinnamon oil carefully. Too much will burn the tongue.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon (3 to 4 drops) food-grade cinnamon oil
Preparation:
Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking sheet heavily with the butter and set aside. Measure the other ingredients.
Heat the sugar in a heavy cast-iron skillet over low to moderate heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar caramelizes completely.
Off heat, quickly stir in the nuts, baking soda, and cinnamon oil in that order. Pour onto the buttered sheet. When cool, crack into small chunks. Store in an airtight canister. Makes about 1/2 pound.
Herb Companion
Pack this candy, with its surprising, pungent zip, in attractive tins for gifts that will please any sweet tooth. Measure the cinnamon oil carefully. Too much will burn the tongue.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon (3 to 4 drops) food-grade cinnamon oil
Preparation:
Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking sheet heavily with the butter and set aside. Measure the other ingredients.
Heat the sugar in a heavy cast-iron skillet over low to moderate heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar caramelizes completely.
Off heat, quickly stir in the nuts, baking soda, and cinnamon oil in that order. Pour onto the buttered sheet. When cool, crack into small chunks. Store in an airtight canister. Makes about 1/2 pound.