I like things spicy. I like spicy pasta sauces. I like spicy Chinese food. I really like spicy Mexican food. Spicy candy is my new favorite addiction.
It is so easy to make. Almost too easy. Now when I have my craving for some spicy crunchy candy, I will whip up a batch. It takes minutes! I was afraid it would be too spicy for my kids and that I would end up eating the whole thing. Apparently, they like spicy candy too!
This is a candy I will remember to make at Christmas time for gifts. School is almost out for most of you. Make it this summer with the kids. You can skip the spicy part and it will still be AMAZING!
Spicy Brittle
recipe from Sugar Baby
makes about 1 1/2 lbs.
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 cups salted, dry-roasted peanuts
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick baking spray. In a large, heavy sauce pan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and boil the mixture without stirring until the temperature reaches 300 F.
Immediately remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle baking soda over the syrup and stir. The contents will bubble vigorously.
Stir in the peanuts.
Quickly poor mixture evenly onto parchment lined sheet pan. Spray a spatula with nonstick baking spray and spread the brittle in the pan while it is still warm. It will be very sticky and you may not spread it that much. That is just fine.
Thank you for stopping by this weekend! Hope you’re having a sweet weekend full of friends and family. Maybe some cake and spicy candy?
Maris (In Good Taste) says
June 4, 2011 at 5:27 pmThis brittle looks so fantastic! I imagine it must taste so good with that spicy kick!
Nisrine M. says
June 4, 2011 at 5:31 pmI like the idea of a spicy brittle as it is often too sweet and the spices will counteract that a bit. Brilliant!
Baking Serendipity says
June 4, 2011 at 7:18 pmMy husband would love this! He is on such a spicy foods kick. I might leave the spice out for myself and make two recipes in one…depending on my mood 🙂
Renathe Schneider says
June 4, 2011 at 7:49 pmLooks good!
Lizzy says
June 4, 2011 at 9:18 pmI'm scared to try this as I know I'd love it!!! And the picky family might not. I may just have to do it…so tempting. And what a great idea for Christmas gifts…
Marnely Rodriguez says
June 4, 2011 at 10:28 pmLove the sweet/spicy combination. Mom just walked in and said she wanted to make it also! 🙂
claudia lamascolo says
June 4, 2011 at 10:52 pmI love the this! Its brillant to use cayenne I can just taste how that bit of spice will make this perfect!
kimmie says
June 4, 2011 at 11:51 pmOh yum. I love spicy anything too – will definitely have to spice up my grandmother's peanut brittle recipe next time I give it a go!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
June 5, 2011 at 12:52 amLove the idea of spicy sweets and I can't believe how few ingredients, looks and sounds wonderful!
wenderly says
June 5, 2011 at 12:35 pmUm YUM! I *love* spicy!….but THIS, this spicy & sweet treat looks divine!
The Vanilla Bean Baker says
June 5, 2011 at 1:47 pmWhat a unique twist on an old favourite treat! It certainly would make great gifts.
purabi naha says
June 5, 2011 at 1:54 pmHi, we, in India, call it chikli. But it is never spicy! This recipe looks interesting and different. Shall give it a try.
Also, I am new to your blog. Loved it. Hope you'll also like mine!
Happy When Not Hungry says
June 5, 2011 at 2:32 pmWow this brittle looks amazing!!! Would love some of this!
Claire Gallam says
June 5, 2011 at 2:37 pmOh spicy brittle sounds amazing!
MikeVFMK says
June 5, 2011 at 2:52 pmI love brittle and I love spicy so this is the perfect marriage of goodness to me!
Aggie says
June 5, 2011 at 4:39 pmI like things spicy too 🙂 Spicy sweet is even better! This sounds awesome!
Erin says
June 5, 2011 at 7:46 pmNever tried spicy candy, but I love spicy everything else, so why not! Looks perfect!
Sandra says
June 5, 2011 at 9:32 pmOh this sounds awesome Lora..never thought to add cayenne paper..fantastic idea!!! Looks heavenly!
Angela@RecipesFromMyMom says
June 5, 2011 at 10:38 pmI love red hots but that's the only candy with heat that I've tried. Your spicy brittle makes me very curious. Curiosity in the kitchen is always good.
Jennifurla says
June 5, 2011 at 11:25 pmwhat a great idea, I know so many people who love everything with spice who would LOVE this.
Gloria says
June 6, 2011 at 12:10 amLove this,.look amazing! gloria
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
June 6, 2011 at 12:22 amMy dad loves peanut brittle and I know he'd absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing:-)
Sandra says
June 6, 2011 at 1:46 amHey Lora, I was thinking of you and wondering how you are. So glad to see you here again and especially with this yummy recipe.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
June 6, 2011 at 3:23 amI am new to the spicy/sweet combo. This looks great. My SIL gave me some honey chipotle candy and I am addicted.
Roxana GreenGirl says
June 6, 2011 at 3:50 amOh, what a fun little treat. Love brittle but never thought of adding a pinch of cayenne to it. Thanks for sharing Lora
Lo-mo says
June 6, 2011 at 4:38 ammmmmm….this looks fabulous! I adore the thought of some spice in my candy!
Liren says
June 6, 2011 at 5:18 amSweet, salty AND spicy? I need to make this, pronto!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
June 6, 2011 at 12:11 pmOh my gosh – fabulous flavors!!
Lindsay @Eat, Knit, Grow says
June 6, 2011 at 1:08 pmYum! And congrats on the top 9!!
Michelle Benoit (Chocolate Central) says
June 6, 2011 at 3:21 pmI love spicy too! And I get plenty living in a small mountain village in Mexico. Just made "huevos a la Mexicana" with jalapeno pepper this morning. Love brittle, but never tried a spicy brittle. Thanks for the recipe.
sensiblecooking says
June 6, 2011 at 5:48 pmYou really are spicy. Who would have thought of spicy Brittle. I am a spicy lover like you so that means I will be whipping lot of these brittles.
Emily Malloy says
June 6, 2011 at 6:34 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE that it has a kick to it!
You rock my world!
Mari says
June 6, 2011 at 8:30 pmI would have never thought about adding cayenne pepper. Looks great!
A Thought For Food says
June 6, 2011 at 11:01 pmI'm a fan of sweet-spicy dishes… the combination is always so memorable.
Amy says
June 7, 2011 at 12:09 amLora this sounds delicious! I love peanut brittle already, but adding a spicy element is an awesome idea! Sweet, salty and spicy = delicious! Hope you have a wonderful week :)!
Reeni says
June 7, 2011 at 1:29 amI love the idea of a spicy brittle! A little unexpected pop of flavor!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
June 7, 2011 at 3:17 amLove that spicy sweet combination!
Angie's Recipes says
June 7, 2011 at 4:31 amMe too, me too! I love things spicy and nutty! Those brittles are simply irresistible.
Lin Ann says
June 7, 2011 at 5:16 pmCongrats on Top 9! Love peanut brittle! It's something we made and ate a lot when I was growing up. And I think I would love, love, love it with this spicy twist!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
June 7, 2011 at 8:00 pmI love the spicy and sweet combo… One of my favorites! This looks incredible. Can't wait to try it soon.
briarrose says
June 8, 2011 at 12:16 amFabulous candy. I do love a little spice and it is always such a pleasant surprise when I run across it in a yummy candy. 😉
blackbookkitchendiaries says
June 8, 2011 at 2:39 pmthis looks so tempting and very addictive:) i just love the sounds of this! yum!
Anonymous says
June 8, 2011 at 4:14 pmHow much baking soda? The recipe doesn't indicate this ingredient, but the photos do… looks awesome btw!
Elle says
June 8, 2011 at 8:17 pmI adore brittle! Add some spiciness to it, and I'm all over it!
Carolyn says
June 9, 2011 at 1:17 amOh yeah, I am with ya. Love the spicy sweet combo!
Matthew "mmwine" Horbund says
June 10, 2011 at 3:34 pmI like the idea. Especially because I love the spicy sweet combo! Trying it asap!
Magic of Spice says
June 10, 2011 at 10:59 pmI like spicy too and these look like a perfect treat 🙂
cookies and cups says
June 11, 2011 at 4:37 pmOmygoodness this sounds AMAZING!! Addictive and amazing 🙂
Preena @ A Teaspoon Of Turmeric says
June 21, 2011 at 2:21 pmLovely this has a spicy bite – I love it!