Bacon Brittle
Serves
16
Total Time
35mins
Calories
261
This is by far my favorite of any brittles! It's smoky, sweet, and salty. Perfect as a garnish on apple desserts, or eaten on its own as a special savory and sweet treat.
- Bacon455 g
- Butter55 g
- Sugar150 g
- Corn syrup30 g
- Salt1 pinch
- Baking soda¼ teaspoon
- Walnuts110 gtoasted
Ingredients
- 1. Pre-heat oven - 210°C / 410°F
- 2. Prepare a clean baking sheet with parchment paper
- 3. Add bacon to the baking sheet
- 4. Bake until crispy - 15 min, 210°C / 410°F
- 5. Let cool on round wire rack
- 6. Chop cooled bacon into very small pieces
- 7. Add butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt to a clean saucepan
- 8. Cook until light golden while stirring occasionally - high heat
- 9. Stir continuously until boiling
- 10. Mix in baking soda to the mixture and turn off heat
- 11. Stir until frothy
- 12. Add walnuts and bacon and mix until combined
- 13. Scoop out in one lump onto a baking mat or greaseproof parchment paper
- 14. Cover with parchment paper
- 15. Flatten the bacon brittle with a rolling pin until smooth. Let harden
- 16. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container
Method
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