Saffron Pistachio Brittle

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    184 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Persian

Saffron Pistachio Brittle

Pistachio brittle is a sweet, fragrant Persian candy made with almonds, pistachios, saffron, and rose water. It’s perfect for the holidays!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/8 tsp saffron threads finely ground
  • 1 tbsp rose water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried rose petals coarsely ground
  • 1/2 tsp Flaky sea salt
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Instructions

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray or line baking sheet with silicon mat.
  2. Crush the saffron threads with the back of a spoon in small bowl. Soak saffron in rose water in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Bring sugar, corn syrup, honey, and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with candy thermometer over medium heat. Stir to mix and dissolve sugar. Cook, swirling occasionally, until thermometer registers 290°F, about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in almonds, butter, and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until almonds are golden, butter is absorbed, and thermometer registers 300°F, about 2 minutes. Vigorously mix in baking soda, then saffron rose water mixture. Caramel will bubble at first but then look smooth and creamy.
  5. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread out as thin as possible with oiled spatula or by tilting baking sheet, work quickly. Sprinkle pistachios, rose petals, and sea salt over brittle. Let cool, then break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 470mg (20%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 83IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 83IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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