Crispy Sugar Brittle Shards

A crystal-clear sugar brittle that turns into crunchy caramel shards as it cools. A sweet experiment with just two ingredients that succeeds with a little patience.

By Timo 2 · 2 servings · 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 g Sugar
• 50 ml Water
• 1 TL Cooking oil

Method

1. Lightly brush a baking sheet or marble slab with the cooking oil and set it aside.
2. Dissolve the sugar and water in a small, tall saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until no crystals are visible anymore.
3. Once it boils, stop stirring. Swirl the pan if the sugar browns unevenly, and let the mixture simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes until it is golden brown.
4. Remove the pan from the heat immediately and pour the caramel mixture evenly onto the oiled sheet.
5. Let it cool completely for about 10 to 15 minutes until the brittle is hard and brittle.
6. Break into pieces with a knife or your hands and store dry in an airtight tin.