Food of Life: Saffron Almond Brittle

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes, or 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons raw almonds
• ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron dissolved in 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Garnish
• 2 tablespoons raw chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons barberries, rinsed and patted dry
  
  
  
  

Method:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   
   
2. In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil (about 5 minutes).
   
   
   
3. Add the almonds, saffron-rose water mixture, and salt.
   
   
   
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook without disturbing for about 7 minutes until the mixture is a deep, golden brown (the color of peanut butter), and the top is bubbling and getting thicker. Remove from heat immediately.
   
   
   
5. Pour out the mixture onto the lined baking sheet immediately. Sprinkle the top with pistachios and barberries. Press down with a large offset spatula. Allow to cool completely (about 40 minutes). Remove from parchment paper and break into pieces. Store in an airtight glass container.