black walnut microwave nut brittle
This recipe is made in the microwave in 10 minutes, but I chose to use the all time SOUTHERN FAVORITE Black Walnuts because I didn't have enough Peanuts. You may use other nuts of choice. I also used Vanilla Bean Paste instead of Vanilla Extract. This brittle will be darker in color because of the Black Walnuts, but the taste is amazing. You can also add a dash of salt to enhance the flavor of the brittle if you wish, but I tend not to add salt when using salted peanuts. I think you will marvel at how quickly you can make this candy. The key is to work quickly & have everything ready.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Microwave
yield
Makes about a pound of candy
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 1/2 cups black walnuts or other nuts of choice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
How To Make black walnut microwave nut brittle
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Step 1These are most of the main ingredients for this recipe. This recipe requires working quickly to prevent the candy from hardening.
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Step 2Butter liberally a shallow baking pan, and set aside till needed. Measure out walnuts or other nuts of choice, & set aside so they can be added quickly when needed.
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Step 3Spray measuring cup with non stick cooking spray before measuring out corn syrup. It helps to release the syrup more easily. Mix the sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart microwaveable bowl or dish, and stir to blend before placing in microwave, to cook for 4 minutes
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Step 4Then remove from microwave, add nuts, and stir quickly and return to microwave, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
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Step 5Next add in the butter and vanilla Bean paste or extract, stir, and return to microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
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Step 6Then remove from microwave and add the baking soda, stir quickly as mixture is bubbling. I prefer using a wooden spoon when I make this.
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Step 7Pour candy brittle onto prepared sheet pan, and allow to harden and cool. When cool enough to handle, break into small bite size pieces. I do not recommend doubling recipe. It is best to make one batch at a time.
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Step 8Note: BLACK WALNUT BRITTLE WILL BE A LOT DARKER IN COLOR THAN REGULAR PEANUT BRITTLE. One of these is Black Walnut and the other is mostly Peanut Brittle with about a quarter cup walnuts added because I didn't have any more peanuts.
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Category:
Other Snacks
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
Keyword:
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