Pecan Brittle Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 2 pounds

Pecan Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups white sugar

1 cup water

1 cup light corn syrup

2 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans

3 tablespoons butter

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Mix together baking soda 1 teaspoon water and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Mix together sugar 1 cup water and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in pecans and butter. Heat to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard brittle threads about 13 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in reserved baking soda mixture until candy is light and foamy.

Step 4

Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool until hardened 1 to 2 hours. Break into pieces.

Nutritional Information

Pecan Brittle Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 134.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 18.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 12.5g

Fat: 7.2g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 2.9mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 38IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 1.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 7.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 10.5mg 4%

Potassium: 35.8mg 1%

Sodium: 73.3mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 64.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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