Candy Recipes
Nut Brittle
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds, piñons or salted roasted peanuts*
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a 20 inch length of heavy aluminum foil.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and water in a large non-reactive pot. Bring to a boil. Whisk to dissolve the sugar, reduce the heat, and cook gently until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (234 degrees F) on a candy thermometer (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in the nuts and simmer until the hard crack stage (290 degrees F), about 15 minutes.
- Add baking soda and whisk until the bubbling stops and the mixture settles.
- Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared aluminum foil; spread 1/4 inch thick with a wooden spoon.
- Let set for at least 20 minutes, then break into pieces.
Notes
* Using a combination of any or all of these nuts also makes a wonderful candy.