PECAN BRITTLE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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
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.
MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
The pecans give this brittle a whole new flavor. I am begged for this recipe all of the time. I hope all enjoy.
Provided by Texaskari22
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Total Time 49 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a baking sheet.
- Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup.
- Heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and heat for 3 1/2 more minutes. Stir butter into pecan mixture and heat in microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into pecan mixture until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely before breaking brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5 calories, CarbohydrateContent 34.3 g, CholesterolContent 3.1 mg, FatContent 9.7 g, FiberContent 1.1 g, ProteinContent 1.1 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.5 g, SodiumContent 173.3 mg, SugarContent 24.9 g
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