Spiced Honey Nut Brittle

Indulge your senses with this delicious Spiced Honey Nut Brittle. The Mānuka honey gives a depth to the flavour of the brittle, which is then enhanced with the subtle spice of the chilli, then offset with the light salt flavour. A tasty on hand snack, something to delight your guests with or a scrumptious homemade treat to give this festive season.

Ingredients

• 1 C (250g) mixed nuts of your choice
• 3 Tablespoons (45 mL) Comvita MGO 30+ Mānuka blend honey
• 1 teaspoon (5mL) canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon of following spices:
  • Chili powder
  • Ground cardamon
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg

Method

1. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Gently heat honey, oil and spices in a medium fry pan over a medium heat.
3. When the mix begins to bubble, add the nuts. Stir to coat nuts evenly with the honey mixture.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 – 5 minutes, until honey mixture has almost evaporated and nuts are beginning to turn brown. The nuts will also be getting very sticky.
5. Quickly transfer the cooked nuts to the lined baking tray, spreading out in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt if desired and let cool. When cooled, break into pieces and transfer to an airtight container. Store up to 2 weeks.

Tips: You can get a bag of raw or salted mixed nuts from most supermarkets – if using salted, then skip adding extra salt. Store in a short jar with a wide opening, as the brittle can stick together. Increase the amount of each ingredient as per the volume of nuts you use.