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Pecan Brittle Recipe
Pecan Brittle is a delicious, sweet and buttery homemade candy that is loaded with pecans and a hint of cinnamon.
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Ingredients
1
cup
granulated sugar
½
cup
light corn syrup
¼
teaspoon
salt
¼
cup
water
1
cup
chopped Fisher® Pecan Halves
2
tablespoons
salted butter
softened
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
¼
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
optional
1
teaspoon
baking soda
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add in pecans, stirring until combined.
Place a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300°F.
Immediately remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda.
Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches.
Cool completely.
Snap candy into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.