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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.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMELS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Chocolate Pecan Caramels Recipe: How to Make It image

I haven't missed a year making this candy for the holidays since a friend gave me the recipe in 1964! It is made like a pan of upside-down bars and tastes like my favorite caramel pecan candies. We are natives of the Lone Star State who moved to Ohio when my husband was transferred several years ago. —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield about 6-3/4 dozen (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, FatContent 10g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 16mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 76mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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