Nut Clusters

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   Prepare the caramel mou: Place the corn syrup, sugar and just enough water to melt the sugar into a saucepan and place on high heat.

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   Cook until the sugar is very dark brown and begins to burn.

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   You will see white smoke.

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   Remove from the heat and add the 1-ounce of water.

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   Allow this to cool slightly.

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   Place the roasted nuts on a silpat baking mat lined baking sheet.

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   Place the butter and cocoa butter in a large heat-proof mixing bowl.

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   Prepare the caramel: Place the sugar, corn syrup, Caramel Mou, cream, vanilla bean, butter, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan placed over high heat.

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   Insert a candy thermometer and cook to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).

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    Remove from the heat and pour over the butter and cocoa butter.

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    Let cool for 5 minutes.

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    Spoon the caramel over the nuts to make the clusters.

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    Place the bittersweet chocolate in a paper cornet or small piping bag and drizzle chocolate over the nut cluster.

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    Serve.

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    Jacques' tip: To make a more kid friendly recipe, use store bought caramel squares.

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    Unwrap them and place them on top of the nuts.

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    Put in a warm oven until the caramel melts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.