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PECAN BRITTLE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Pecan Brittle Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.—Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, FatContent 6g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 2mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 90mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

PECAN BRITTLE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Pecan Brittle Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.—Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, FatContent 6g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 2mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 90mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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