Rich Pistachio Brittle

  Desserts

Here's a fun twist on traditional brittle. Pistachios not only add wonderful taste to the rich, buttery candy, but delicious texture.

Rich Pistachio Brittle

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 1-1/2 pounds.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups pistachios, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • 1. Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan, set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Carefully add butter and pistachios; cook and stir until mixture reaches 284° (soft-crack stage).
  • 2. Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 161 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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