Pecan Brittle

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This old-fashioned brittle utilizes the rich flavor of pecans instead of peanuts and is a hit with anyone who tries it. Store in an airtight container.

Submitted by Fall
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
2 pounds
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 2 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Mix together baking soda, 1 teaspoon water, and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Mix together sugar, 1 cup water, and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface, about 25 minutes.

  3. Stir in pecans and butter. Heat to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, about 13 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in reserved baking soda mixture, until candy is light and foamy.

  4. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Break into pieces.

Cook's Notes:

I like to use a silicone mat, it seems to work the best but if you don't have one, cover 2 cookie sheets with heavy duty foil and then coat with butter.

Always use metal or wooden utensils when stirring, scraping, or spreading hot candy.

Candy thermometers take out all the guess work, I always use one and this recipe has never failed me.

Stick margarine can be used in place of butter, but the flavor just isn't as nice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134 Calories
7g Fat
18g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.