Organic Pistachio and Black Sesame Brittle
Earthy, rich black sesame seeds amplify the toasty, nutty flavor in this re-visioned nut brittle recipe. With its gentle snap and just the right touch of salt, this buttery sweet treat just might become your new holiday classic.
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SERVES: 20
Ingredients
Use organic ingredients where possible.
- 11⁄3 cups (6 ounces) pistachios, roasted, unsalted
- 11⁄4 cups (6 ounces) Simply Organic® Black Sesame Seeds
- 2 cups cane sugar
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄3 cup organic corn syrup or brown rice syrup
- 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Flaky finishing salt, such as kosher flake or black lava salt
Directions
- Line a large baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat, and spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Chop pistachios into approximately ¼-inch pieces and set aside. On a separate, dry sheet pan, spread sesame seeds evenly and toast in a 350-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they smell pleasantly nutty. Set both aside.
- In a deep saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and sea salt. Bring mixture to 260 degrees*, stirring frequently (this may take about 10 minutes). Mix in pistachios and sesame seeds. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to 300 degrees without stirring (may take 10 to 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla, then baking soda. Immediately pour brittle onto prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a large, lightly oiled spatula, spread brittle into an even layer — the thinner the better. (If having trouble, spread with lightly oiled or gloved hands, once cool enough to handle.) Sprinkle with finishing salt.
- Let cool completely, about 20 minutes. Break brittle into large pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- *Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature. Attach thermometer to side of pan and position it so it does not touch bottom of pan.
Chef Suggestion
- The thin, lacy pieces are great atop ice cream.
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