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Pecan Brittle

Homemade pecan brittle is a buttery, crispy, and delicious candy to make and share with family and friends.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons butter flavoring
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Place the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, salt, and butter flavoring in a medium pot and stir to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to simmer over medium heat. Place a lid on the pot for one minute, and then remove the lid. This will steam any sugar crystals that have formed on the sides of the pot and allow them to slide back down into the mixture.
  3. Place a candy thermometer into the pot and continue to cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until the candy reaches the soft crack stage.
  4. Add the pecans, stir to combine, and continue to cook until mixture reaches the hard crack stage.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and add the baking soda (the mixture will foam). Make sure you blend baking soda into candy completely.
  6. Pour the mixture onto a nonstick cookie sheet or lightly buttered baking sheet.
  7. Working quickly, spread the mixture out until it is 1/4 inch thick (or thinner). The candy will start to harden quickly.
  8. When the candy has cooled and set, break it into pieces and store it in airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Calcium 3mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.