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Lemon-Scented Pine Nut Brittle
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Lemon-Scented Pine Nut Brittle

Author: Marinka
Crunchy, sweet, lemon-scented pine nut brittle makes a great gift or a quick and simple snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
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Servings: 20 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts roasted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions

  • Butter a baking sheet.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it turn golden. Don't stir, just swirl the pan every now and then. This will take max. 10 minutes. (Note 1)
  • Add the nuts, lemon zest, butter and salt and mix until coated.
  • Pour mixture onto the baking sheet and spread with a spoon. Make sure you have 1-layer of nuts.
  • Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. Be aware that once the color starts turning it can quickly go too far.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 16mg | Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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