Chocolate-Dipped Lavender Pine Nut Brittle Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Lavender Pine Nut Brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 3 cups sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 4-1/2 cups pine nuts; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
4-1/2 cups pine nuts
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

1
Grease two 15x10x1-in. pans with melted butter; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook without stirring over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 230u00b0 (thread stage). Carefully add pine nuts; cook and stir constantly until mixture reaches 300u00b0 (hard-crack stage).
3
Remove from the heat; stir in the softened butter, baking soda, vanilla, lavender and salt. Immediately pour into prepared pans. Spread to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip each candy piece halfway into the melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

2058

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 3 cups sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Dipped Lavender Pine Nut Brittle falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Dipped Lavender Pine Nut Brittle

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