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November 21, 2022 · 2 Comments

Nut & Honey Candy

Desserts· Gluten Free· Holiday Recipes· Party Recipes· Recipes

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This old fashioned honey nut brittle is naturally sweetened with honey and blended with crunchy cashews and almonds to create a tasty old-time treat!

pieces of honey nut brittle in a tall stack on plate

Old Fashioned Nut & Honey Candy

My husband is the chef in the family, and loves to surprise our family and friends with new baked goodies or candies during the holiday season.

When you have a large family or lots of friends that live in town, it gets expensive to buy presents for every single person at the holidays. Food gifts are a thrifty way to show the people you love that you’re thinking about them.

Plus, who doesn’t love a pretty tin full of yummy treats? Food truly is the way to a person’s heart — it might just be how my husband won me over when we met!

This honey candy is similar to peanut brittle, but it is made using honey instead of sugar or corn syrup. The result is a more subtly sweet, softer candy that literally melts in your mouth. We used a variety of nuts to create a blend of flavors and a candy that is as pretty to look at as it is delicious to eat.

pieces of honey nut brittle on baking sheet

Ingredients

  • Honey
  • Purified water
  • Mixed Nuts
  • Baking soda
  • Vanilla extract
  • Butter

Helpful Kitchen Tools

  • Baking Sheet
  • Candy Thermometer
  • Small or Medium Saucepan

holding a piece of homemade nut and honey candy

Instructions

To Prep: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

  1. Combine water and honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat or medium-low heat. You want the mixture to continue boiling, but not spill out of your pan. Keep a close eye on it and adjust the temperature as needed.
  2. Boil until the liquid mixture reads 245°F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Add nuts to mixture and stir. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until your mixture is a rich golden brown in color. Constantly whisk to prevent scorching.
  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and butter melts.
  5. Pour onto your prepared baking sheet and allow to cool. You can use a spatula to spread the brittle mixture, but only if necessary. You want the brittle to be about 1/4″ thick (not counting the nuts).
  6. When the candy is completely cool, break into smaller, easy-to-handle pieces.

Prep Tips

  • For easier breaking, place the baking sheet of candy in the freezer for 5 minutes (after the candy has already cooled to room temperature).
  • When storing, place sheets of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

 

baking sheet with homemade nut and honey candy, bag of nuts spilling

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kinds Of Nuts Can I Use?

We’ve been fans of Back To Nature Foods nuts and trail mixes for years — we go through at least one bag of cashews or almonds a week! (They’re perfect to slip into lunch boxes for an extra hit of protein!)

This is the first time I’ve bought the cashew, almond, and pistachio mix, but I’m hooked! It’s my three favorite kinds of nuts in one bag and the perfect blend of savory flavor to balance the sweetness of the honey candy.

However, you’re welcome to use any kind of nuts that are your favorite! Peanuts, almonds, or cashews would all work well. You could even incorporate pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for a fabulous nut-free treat!

What If I Don’t Have a Candy Thermometer?

A candy thermometer is the easiest way to make sure you’ve cooked your honey candy to just the right temperature. However, if you don’t have one handy, you can try this “soft ball” test that uses cold water:

  1. Use a spoon to scoop up a small bit of the candy mixture and drop it into a bowl of cold water.
  2. Allow the candy ball to sit in the cold water for a couple minutes, then pick it up with your hands. If it soft of keeps its shape, but is still somewhat soft and malleable, then your candy has reached the soft ball stage.

How Do You Store Homemade Brittle?

Keep your homemade brittle in an airtight container at room temperature. It does not need refrigerated and keeping brittle in the fridge could actually cause it to soften.

holiday tin filled with homemade nut and honey candy

More Recipes Using Back To Nature Ingredients:

  • 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
  • Easy No-Bake Cookie Pie
  • Perfect Dairy Free Cashew Cheesecake

A lot of dessert recipes claim to "melt in your mouth," but this luscious homemade nut & honey candy really does live up to that promise!!

Honey Nut Brittle Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)

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Old-Fashioned Honey Nut Brittle

This old fashioned honey nut brittle is naturally sweetened with honey and blended with crunchy cashews and almonds to create a tasty old-time treat!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Cooling Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, nuts
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Candy thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Combine water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. You want the mixture to continue boiling, but not spill out of your pan.
  • Boil until you mixture reads 245°F on a candy thermometer.
  • Add nuts to mixture and stir. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until your mixture is a rich golden brown in color. Constantly whisk to prevent scorching.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and allow to cool. Spread, only if needed - you want the brittle to be about 1/4" thick (not counting the nuts).
  • When the candy is completely cool, break into smaller, easy-to-handle pieces. (TIP: For easier breaking, you can also place in the freezer for 5 minutes after the candy has already reached room temperature.)
    pieces of honey nut brittle on baking sheet

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 128mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Pin our Honey Nut Candy Recipe on Pinterest:

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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