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pistachio - cranberry brittle

(1 rating)
donnacl avatar
Recipe by
donna clark
@donnacl
salt lake city, UT

This is one of the beat microwave candy to make. It's nutty, and crunchy and makes good gifts for frinds, or family.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For pistachio - cranberry brittle

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1 c
    pistachio's toasted
  • 1 c
    sweetened drie cranberries
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make pistachio - cranberry brittle

  • 1
    Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a large microwave safe bowl. cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • 2
    uncover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes more or until mixture is light golden brown. stir in pistachio and cranberries, microwave on high for 1 minute, or just until mixture returns to a boil.
  • 3
    using oven mits remove bowl from microwave, QUICKLY stir in butter, soda, and vanilla. ( candy will foam )
  • 4
    quickly pour candy mixture onto a well buttered baking sheet, or pan covered with parchment paper, spreding the candy to the edges of the pan , using a buttered metal spoon or spatulas. cool completely, break candy into pieces and store in an airtight contaier.
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