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Grease a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil.
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Toss together the almonds, chocolate chips, orange zest and cherries in a small bowl, then spread them out in an even layer covering the entire baking sheet.
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In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and 1/2 cup water.
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Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring; instead, using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the sides of the pan a few times to incorporate any sugar stuck to the sides of the pan.
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Continue cooking until the sugar syrup turns golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Carefully pour the caramelized sugar over the nut mixture on the baking sheet.
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(Be careful not to move the baking sheet at this point; it will be very hot.)
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Let cool for at least 2 hours.
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Break the brittle into pieces and place in bags for hungry trick-or-treaters.
