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Almond Cacao Brittle

Leigh Belanger
Sweet, salty, nutty, fruity, and crunchy—this brittle is addictive, especially when sprinkled liberally over a dish or cone.

Makes 1¼ cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 2 cups almonds toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt divided
  • ⅓ cup cacao nibs

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and set aside. Heat sugar, water, and corn syrup in a large, wide saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to high and cook without stirring until the mixture has turned caramel-brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. When butter has melted, stir in nuts and half the salt.
  • Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a silicone spatula to spread it to about ¼-inch thickness. When brittle has cooled a little, sprinkle cacao nibs and remaining salt over it, pressing to adhere.
  • Cool completely, about 60 minutes. Break into small chunks and sprinkle over sundaes. The remaining brittle will keep in an airtight container for about 2 weeks.