Peanut Brittle

Although you can use a variety of nuts, the brittle of my childhood is made with peanuts that are transformed into a munchy-crunchy caramel candy through the addition of sugar, butter, corn syrup, and honey (I learnt from master chef Jacques Torres that honey adds a great touch to brittles). This is culinary alchemy at its best. I love to give brittle as a homemade gift. It can be eaten as a confection on its own or added as a crunchy element to ice cream. When making these sweets, keep in