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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.

15m prep + 20m cook6 servings
Contains dairyContains peanut
250 cal|5g protein|35g carbs|12g fat|2g fiber

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

Instructions

  1. 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
  3. 3Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4Continue cooking without stirring, until the mixture turns amber in color (about 10-15 minutes).
  5. 5Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts, coffee grounds, butter, and baking soda.
  6. 6Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread thinly.
  7. 7Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Substitutions

Light Corn SyrupHoney or Agave

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