Ginger Pecan Brittle with Chocolate Drizzle
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Ginger Pecan Brittle with Chocolate Drizzle
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This ginger and pecan brittle with chocolate drizzle is simple to make and is a perfect edible Christmas gift or at any time of year. Try this quick and easy brittle recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- ½ cup (170g) light corn syrup (golden syrup)
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 cup (120g) pecans, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoon chopped candied ginger (crystallised ginger)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature (or dairy free butter to make it vegan)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarb of soda)
- 100g chocolate
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray that has sides with baking parchment paper and prepare and measure all ingredients before starting.
- In a large heavy-bottomed high sided saucepan, bring the sugar, syrup, water and sea salt to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Continue stirring and use the Thermapen digital food thermometer to check the temperature until it reaches 150C/300F.
- Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the butter, crystallised ginger and soda. Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared tray and spread it out with a spoon.
- Allow to cool, then cut into pieces.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the brittle and allow to set.
- The ginger pecan brittle can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Perfect for a Christmas gift!
Notes
- Use a high-sided pot, so you don't get splattered by molten-hot sugar.
- You'll also need a food thermometer.
- Measure all ingredients before starting - it's a quick process
- Gather all the tools you'll need before starting
- Line the baking tray with baking paper before starting
- Make it vegan: use dairy free butter and dairy free chocolate
- Crystallised ginger is also known as candied ginger. It's dry and hard and coated in sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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