Old Fashioned Pecan Brittle
This Pecan Brittle recipe is easy to make, flavorful, & delicious! Perfect all year, for the holidays, & a great gift!
Servings: 12
Calories: 180.4kcal
Equipment
- candy thermometer
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- pinch salt
- 1 cup roasted salted pecans
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Have the ingredients for step 4 measured and ready.
- Combine sugars, corn syrup, and salt in a medium sauce pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread into a 12x14-inch rectangle using a spatula. Let cool until firm, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 180.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 116.5mg | Potassium: 41.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 28.2g | Vitamin A: 62.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12.1mg | Iron: 0.2mg