Vanilla Almond Sesame Brittle

Glorious Brittle

Fine folk, I just got back from Chickmagalur (Lush Green Coffeeland in the South) and decided the first day of 2016 would require a treat. It had to be quick and easy. I haven't even unpacked yet (or showered), but I did have the energy to make this. So anyone can. This brittle is yummy, snacky, and packs a healthy amount of protein in it. Ok who am I kidding, it packs a shit load of sugar too, but meh, balance right?

All you need for this is almonds, sesame, sugar, vanilla, jaggery syrup, and coconut. You can even make it without honey (like I did, the stupid ants got to mine and I refuse to use honey soaked ants in my recipes) but it might change the texture- but mine came out fine, they are a little chewy too!

Ok so let's get this down.

What do I need?

1 cup jaggery syrup (or one cup sugar syrup)

3/4th cup full almonds

1/2 of white sesame seeds

1 1/2  teaspoons of vanilla essence

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 healthy pinch of salt (this really brings out the taste, but too much will screw it up, but don't make it a tiny pinch either)


What do I do?

Easiest thing in the world.

Dump all your ingredients in one non-stick man on medium heat.

All in one Pan. Super Easy.

 Stir gently and let it start to bubble. Once the sugar thickens and is all brown and bubbly, quickly put off the stove and pour it on to a greased baking tray. It will be lumpy, but use a big spoon and even it out as much as you can.

Let it completely cool (about 25 minutes) 

It looks like a new country, eh?

Take a big-ass knife (for leverage and to cut through big chunk of almonds)  slice into squares or whatever really, they won't be perfect and that's what's so cool about them. Lift them off the pan and store in an airtight container. Happy snacking!

Lemme know what you guys think. Was it a big sticky disaster (That's what he said) or was it a gloriously easy experience?