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Pistachio Brittle without Corn Syrup
What is a tastier snack for the holidays than Pistachio Brittle! Step by step instructions for making this candy favorite with no corn syrup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon butter softened, for baking sheet
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ c shelled pistachios
If you decide to try the baking soda version you will also need:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 T butter
Instructions
This is the version without baking soda. For that version substitute step 3 in the notes for the step 3 here.
- Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, water and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
- Continue cooking without stirring until mixture turns golden amber and temperature is approximately 330 F.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in nuts. Immediately pour mixture onto buttered baking sheet.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
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Notes
- Alternative Step 3--If you prefer the baking soda version, substitute the following for step 3 above:
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in nuts. Place back on heat very briefly until mixture is more liquid again (nuts will cool it down). Stir in butter and baking soda (mixture will foam up), then pour out onto buttered baking sheet. Cool as indicated in step 4.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.