Name: Saffron–Rose Water Brittle with Pistachios and Almonds
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; ⅛ teaspoon finely ground saffron threads; 1 tablespoon rose water; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground dried rose petals; ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt; A candy thermometer

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Bobbi Lin

This brittle recipe is a riff on an Iranian candy known as sohan. Its snappy texture and fragrant flavor pair well with bitter tea. Read more about throwing a Persian New Year feast here.

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