Caramelized Pistachio Clusters Recipes

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Place Brussels sprouts in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 8-10 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender yet crisp.
• Melt the butter in a deep skillet, add the onions and 3 tablespoons vinegar; cook until onions brown.
• Add the Brussels sprouts, sugar and remaining vinegar. Saute over medium heat until the Brussels sprouts are lightly caramelized.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with pistachios.

WALNUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Cook sugar, molasses, water and salt until small quantity dropped into cold water forms semi-firm ball (245F). Remove from heat, add butter and walnuts. Stir until mixture begins to look cloudy. Drop from a spoon on a buttered cookie sheet.

PISTACHIO CARAMELS

Steps:

• Line an 8" square pan with foil, extending foil over side of pan; heavily butter foil.
• In a 4 quart heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup warm whipping cream and salt.
• Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
• Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on sides of saucepan.
• Attach a candy thermometer to pan, making sure thermometer does not touch bottom of pan.
• Cook, without stirring, 12- 15 minutes or until mixture reaches 232 degrees.
• Stirring gently, slowly add the other 1 cup warm whipping cream.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Cook 15 minutes longer, or until mixture reaches 248 degrees.
• Remove from heat, add pistachios and vanilla.
• Immediately pour into pan.
• Cool at room temperature for several hours.
• Lift caramel from pan, using ends of foil; discard foil.
• Cut into 1 inch squares.
• Store in a cool place.