TIP OF THE DAY: Garnish Desserts With Brittle
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If someone gives you brittle—or you’re inspired to make your own—use some of it to garnish desserts.
Just a few small pieces make almost any dessert even more festive. If you already have “brittle crumbs” at the bottom of the box, so much the better. MAKE BRITTLE For the holidays, this spicy pumpkin seed brittle recipe is a natural. We also love classic pecan brittle (recipe below). You can add dried cranberries to any brittle recipe. You can make this brittle in just 15 minutes, plus cooling time. Make sure everything is in its place before you start cooking, because the brittle sets quickly. This recipe is courtesy of Taste Of Home. Ingredients For 1 Pound/16 Servings |
 Plain or fancy, almost any dessert perks up with a brittle garnish. Photo courtesy Fig & Olive. |
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 Turn a plain holiday pie into a festive one with brittle. Photo courtesy Midwest Living. |
Preparation 1. GREASE a 15-inch x 10-inch x 1-inch pan with 2 teaspoons of butter; set aside. 2. COMBINE the sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart, microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for 4 minutes, or until a candy thermometer reads 238°F (soft-ball stage). 3. ADD the pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300°F (hard-crack stage). The mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until the mix is blended. 4. QUICKLY POUR into the prepared pan and spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. |
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5. COOL completely, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between the layers. NOTES:
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