Pecan Brittle Recipe

Name: Pecan Brittle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; Pinch of salt; 1 cup pecans (or 1 cup almonds); Butter; Baking Soda; Vanilla

Craveable pecan brittle with a healthier twist! This fall favorite is just like peanut brittle but with delicious pecans (almonds also work great!). Crispy, crunchy, and perfectly sweet, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a taste of autumn!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 18 mins

Calories 2237.5 kcal

Protein 20g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Brittle

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Pinch of salt
1 cup pecans (or 1 cup almonds)
Butter
Baking Soda
Vanilla

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How to Make Pecan Brittle

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally. Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer – this is the hard-crack stage. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup pecans (or almonds).
Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Let the brittle cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces. This will take about 10-15 minutes.