Ethiopian Coffee Peanut Brittle (Buna Qolo)
A sweet and crunchy peanut brittle infused with the rich aroma of Ethiopian coffee, offering a unique twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Roasted Peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Ethiopian Coffee Beans, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
- 3Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- 4Continue cooking without stirring, until the mixture turns amber in color (about 10-15 minutes).
- 5Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts, coffee grounds, butter, and baking soda.
- 6Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread thinly.
- 7Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Substitutions
Light Corn Syrup → Honey or Agave
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