best pecan brittle recipe
Pecan brittle has a sweet buttery crunch of caramelized candy and a slow spicy burn of chipotle powder. Baking soda adds a delicate foam for the perfect texture!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (1/2 oz) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 1 cup (215g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (2 0z) water
- 1/2 cup (170g) corn syrup
- 1 3/4 cups (6 1/2 oz) raw pecan halves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp ground chipotle powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a rimmed baking sheet and offset spatula; set both aside.
- Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, occasionally stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
- Add corn syrup and increase heat to high. Continue to cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 239°F (115°C).
- Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until syrup reaches 311°F (155°F). Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, salt, and chipotle powder (if using). Sprinkle baking soda over top and stir until fully combined. Pour mixture onto prepared sheet pan and use the buttered offset spatula to spread about 1/4-inch thick. Let sit at room temperature to cool completely.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container or plastic ziptop bag.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 7.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 1.5mg
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