This Spicy Honey Almond Brittle is seriously addicting! It combines the sweet, buttery crunch of traditional brittle with a touch of cayenne that keeps you reaching for more.
I know it’s January and many people expect healthy recipes like green smoothies or tofu, but sometimes a treat is worth sharing. I actually planned to post this Spicy Honey Almond Brittle before Christmas, but life happened—so here we are. I’ve been following a simple motto lately: what the heck—do the things that make you happy.
Some days that means dragging myself out of bed at 6:30 a.m. to exercise even after a rough night. Other days it means enjoying the leftover cookies because, well, balance. You get the idea—this brittle fits right in.
Is Spicy Honey Almond Brittle the new crack?
Maybe. I can’t stop eating it, and everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. It differs from classic peanut brittle with roasted salted almonds and a subtle warmth at the back of your throat from cayenne. The honey adds a deeper, floral sweetness that plays beautifully with the caramelized sugar, but the cayenne is the secret that makes it dangerously moreish.
If you’re nervous about making candy, this is a friendly place to start. A candy thermometer helps, but it’s not required. Keep a small bowl of ice water nearby and drizzle a drop of the hot syrup into it—if it hardens immediately and snaps when you bite it, the mixture has reached the hard-crack stage and is ready to remove from the heat.
More easy treats for your goodie plates
- Ultimate Rice Crispy Treats
- 4 Ingredient Truffle Fudge
- Melted Frosty Popcorn Cookies
- Peppermint Bark Oreo Cookie Balls
📖 Recipe
Spicy Honey Almond Brittle
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Ingredients
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 ½ cup salted roasted almonds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, and butter in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high.
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Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a light amber color—about 20–25 minutes. If using a candy thermometer, remove from heat when it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
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If you don’t have a thermometer, drip a small amount of the mixture into a bowl of ice water. If it hardens and is crunchy, it’s ready. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
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Quickly stir in the almonds, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, then pour the mixture onto a lined baking sheet (lightly grease foil if using). Let cool completely until hardened, then break into bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories: 203 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 32 g
| Protein: 1 g
| Fat: 8 g
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