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Simsimiyya

Simsimiyya is a classic Middle Eastern sesame brittle: toasty sesame seeds bound in a glossy sugar–honey syrup, brightened with lemon and perfumed with cardamom and rose water. Crisp, fragrant, and perfect with tea or coffee.

🇮🇶 Iraq$$

Croquant de Dakar

A classic Senegalese peanut–sesame brittle scented with lemon and vanilla, with a touch of coconut for aroma and crunch. Crisp, glossy shards that balance caramel sweetness with toasty nuts and seeds.

🇸🇳 Senegal$

Nkatie Cake

Nkatie Cake is a classic Ghanaian peanut brittle-style candy: crunchy, nutty, and lightly spiced with ginger, with a hint of lemon to brighten the caramel.

🇬🇭 Ghana$

Bokassas Brittle

Bokassas Brittle is a delightful nutty confection, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, combining the rich flavors of peanuts, cashews, and almonds with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

Croccante Toscano

Croccante Toscano is a delightful Tuscan brittle, a traditional Italian confection made from caramelized sugar, almonds, and hazelnuts, infused with honey and a hint of lemon zest.

🇮🇹 Italy$$

Île-de-France Nut Brittle

The delightful Île-de-France Nut Brittle combines a variety of premium nuts with a sweet, crunchy exterior, making it a perfect treat or gift for special occasions.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France$$

Fezine Brittle

Fezine Brittle is a delightful nutty confection mixing almonds and pistachios with fragrant spices. It's the perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and spicy, making for a delicious homemade treat.

🇲🇦 Fez, Morocco$$

Aruban Coco Brittle

Aruban Coco Brittle is a delightful Caribbean dessert featuring crunchy roasted coconut combined with a sweet and buttery syrup. This treat is enhanced with hints of vanilla and nutmeg, making it a perfect sweet snack or thoughtful homemade gift.

🇦🇼 Aruba$

Saint's Crackle

Saint's Crackle is a delightful confectionery treat featuring caramelized nuts enveloped in a sweet vanilla-infused brittle, ideal for satisfying sweet cravings.

🇸🇭 St. Helena$$

Hanover Heritage Brittle

Hanover Heritage Brittle is a classic peanut brittle recipe that combines the perfect crunch with a buttery, sweet flavor infused with vanilla.

🇩🇪 Lower Saxony, Germany$

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