Pecan Brittle
By juliedee29
A twist on traditional peanut brittle, this recipe uses pecans. The cinnamon is optional, but it adds just a little delicious flavor to the recipe.
- 1
- 15 mins
- 75 mins
Ingredients
- Special Equipment:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup chopped Fisher Pecans
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- silcone baking mat or parchment paper
- candy or digital thermometer
Preparation
Step 1
Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add in pecans, stirring until combined.
Place a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300°F.
Immediately remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda.
Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches.
Cool completely.
Snap candy into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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