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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 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert

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

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  1. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add in pecans, stirring until combined.
  4. Place a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300°F.
  5. Immediately remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda.
  6. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Snap candy into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.