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Yield: Approximately 2 pounds. 2 cups sugar 1 cup corn syrup ½ cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 1 cup salted peanuts 1 tablespoon baking

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: Approximately 2 pounds. 2 cups sugar 1 cup corn syrup ½ cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 1 cup salted peanuts 1 tablespoon baking

Trail Mix Brittle

Yield: Approximately 2 pounds.

2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1 cup salted peanuts
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla

½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup raisins
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Butter a full-size baking pan (18 x 26 inches) or 2 half-sheet baking pans (18 x 13 inches).

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, bring sugar, corn syrup, water, and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Using a candy thermometer, cook until temperature reaches 240°. Add peanuts and cook until thermometer reaches 285°.

Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, coconut, raisins, and sesame seeds. Pour immediately into buttered pan(s). Tilt the pan so that the brittle covers the entire pan, corner to corner. Allow brittle to cool and harden. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 weeks.

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This story was published on Jun 17, 2019

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells is a personal chef with more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry and a degree in Nutrition Management from UNCG.