pecan brittle
(3 RATINGS)
I have been making this around the holidays for years. It's become a tradition. You can also use this recipe for peanut brittle. Just substitute 1 cup raw peanuts for the pecans.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup pecan halves (be generous)
- - butter
How To Make pecan brittle
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Step 1Extra utensils: forks, 2 silpats, candy thermometer (if you don't have silpats, lightly butter a large baking sheet. Keep in a warm place until ready to use)
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Step 2Butter forks - front and back. Set aside.
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Step 3Combine baking soda, 1/2 t water and vanilla and set aside.
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Step 4Combine water and corn syrup in a large sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring accsionally to 240 degrees on the candy thermometer.
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Step 5Stir in pecans and cook, stirring constantly to 300 degrees.
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Step 6Remove from heat, remove the candy thermometer, then add soda mixture and mix well.
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Step 7Pour about half onto each silpat (or onto warm baking sheet). Using forks, tines pointed up, carefully spread the brittle out.
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Step 8Cool, then break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.
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