Pomegrante Pine Nut Brittle

Name: Pomegrante Pine Nut Brittle
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1/2 cup pure pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

December 20, 2011

Using pomegranate juice instead of water to make this nut brittle not only makes for a beautiful magenta-tinted caramel color but also adds a very subtle flavor of the pomegranate. Serve this buttery treat with ice cream, or pack it in cellophane bags and tie them with festive bows for delicious party favors.

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