Pecan Pie Brittle

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups broken pecans
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat sugar in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, swirling pan often, until golden amber and completely liquefied. Add pecans and butter and cook, stirring, until caramel is liquid again and butter is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Combine vanilla extract and baking soda in a bowl and then add to pan along with salt; stir to combine. Pour onto a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone baking mat and spread into an even layer with a small rubber spatula; let cool completely. Break into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container between sheets of wax paper.