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.

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

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins

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.