Smoky Walnut Brittle

The traditional peanut brittle gets an update by using walnuts that are toasted and flavored with smokehouse rub for a delicious holiday treat.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• cooking spray
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon smokehouse rub (such as Winco®)
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon walnut extract
• 0.5 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour walnuts into a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 2

Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine sugar, water, and golden syrup in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, and wait for the mixture to reach 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Once sugar mixture reaches 275 degrees F (135 degrees C), add toasted walnuts. Stir using a silicone spatula until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Stir in butter, baking soda, smokehouse rub, and walnut extract.

Step 5

Remove saucepan from heat and carefully pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool before breaking into smaller pieces, about 30 minutes.