Buttermilk Sherbet With Spicy Peanut Brittle

Serves: 5

Hosea Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

Spice

53

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

2 cups

Sugar

2 cups

Buttermilk

1 tsp

Cinnamon

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 tsp

Baking Soda

Directions:

1

Make the sherbet: Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil

2

Let cool slightly, then whisk in the buttermilk and vanilla

3

Refrigerate until cold, then freeze in an ice cream machine

4

Using vegetable oil, generously oil a sheet pan (preferably one with sides), at least 11 by 17 inches

5

In a heavy saucepan, big enough to accommodate the additional ingredients, combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat

6

Using a candy thermometer, boil the mixture until it reaches 350 degrees F

7

Remove from the heat and, working quickly, whisk in the spices

8

Stir in the butter, peanuts, and baking soda

9

Pour the mixture onto the oiled pan and spread it out a bit with a wooden spoon, to about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness

10

Don't spread it too thinly

11

Let harden, uncovered, in a cool place, 30 to 45 minutes

12

(To wash the saucepan, soak it overnight)

13

Using your hands, break the brittle into pieces

14

Store in an airtight container

15

Serve with scoops of sherbet