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Giving brittle a Persian twist with saffron, pistachios and currants.
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Saffron and Pistachio Brittle

Giving brittle a Persian twist with saffron, pistachios and currants.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Setting Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: pistachio brittle
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then spray non-stick cooking pray on the paper to make sure nothing sticks.
  • In a small bowl, add the saffron and rose water and allow to steep.
  • Next in a medium pot, bring sugar, corn syrup, honey and 2 Tb water to a boil and fit the pot with a candy thermometer over medium heat. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar but once it's dissolved, stop stiring.
  • Continue to cook until 290 degrees Fahrenheit. Be very careful because mixture will be very hot!
  • Once it reaches temp, stir in the almonds and butter, stiring often with a spatula until almonds are lightly golden.
  • Once it gets to 300 degrees, then quickly whisk in the baking soda and saffron mixture. The caramel will bubble but just keep stirring carefully until it becomes smooth.
  • Then pour mixture onto the greased baking sheet and use your spatula to spread it out evenly. Top with currants, pistachios and flaky sea salt and allow to sit for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Once done, the brittle will not be hot and you can use a mallet to break it into pieces.

Notes

Recipe adapted from
Bon Appetit

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg