Pecan Brittle
This recipe for nut brittle is really easy to follow and the resulting candy is truly delicious! It makes a tasty gift for the holidays!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- ¼ Cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ Cup corn syrup light
- ⅓ Cup water
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ Cups pecans chopped
- ¼ Cup salted butter at room temperature
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat. Set aside
- Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
- Over low-medium heat, stir the mixture until the sugars are dissolved.
- Add in the pecans and mix well.
- Keep cooking until the temperature reaches 300 degrees F. Stir FREQUENTLY.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove once the mixture has reached the temperature.
- Quickly add in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture on the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.
- Let it cool completely.
- Once the mixture is cooled, break it into pieces.
Notes
Use a silicon mat: This is the best way to prevent sticking.
Keep stirring: It's important to stir the mixture often, otherwise it might stick to the pan and burn in places.
Be patient: You'll need to wait for it to cool before breaking it into pieces. The amazing smell with make your mouth water but be patient - it's definitely worth it!
Keep stirring: It's important to stir the mixture often, otherwise it might stick to the pan and burn in places.
Be patient: You'll need to wait for it to cool before breaking it into pieces. The amazing smell with make your mouth water but be patient - it's definitely worth it!
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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