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Hot And Sweet Nut Brittle

A home-style Hot And Sweet Nut Brittle made with Cider Vinegar, Plus Sugar, and Salt. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place almonds in 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan.

2. 2

   Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown, shaking pan occasionally.

3. 3

   Cool almonds in pan on wire rack.

4. 4

   While almonds cool, in heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat vinegar and 2 cups sugar to boiling over medium heat.

5. 5

   Continue cooking over medium heat until mixture turns dark amber in color, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If using a thermometer, temperature should read about 360 degrees

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix salt, cumin, coriander, ground red pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Lightly grease large cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Remove saucepan from heat. Stir spice mixture into hot sugar syrup.

8. 8

   Add almonds, and stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour mixture onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, spread almond mixture to form a single layer.