Delicious Almond Cranberry Brittle Recipe

This almond cranberry brittle recipe is a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. The combination of almonds and cranberries adds a delightful flavor to the traditional brittle. You can enjoy this delicious snack any time of the year, and it's also a great homemade gift idea. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of almond cranberry brittle that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
5. Quickly add the chopped almonds and dried cranberries to the saucepan, stirring to coat them evenly.
6. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out with a spatula. Allow it to cool and harden completely.
7. Once the brittle has hardened, break it into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
8. Enjoy the almond cranberry brittle as a delicious snack or give it as a homemade gift!

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