Pecan Brittle
Pecan brittle is a delicious and popular confectionery treat known for its sweet, crunchy texture and rich nutty flavor. Pecan brittle is often enjoyed as a standalone snack, a dessert topping, or a homemade gift during holidays and special occasions. Its delightful blend of sweet, nutty, and crunchy qualities makes it a favorite among those with a sweet tooth and a love for nut-based treats.
Recipe courtesy of Lee Heffernan
Ingredients:
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup white Karo syrup
- ½ cup water
- 5 T salt
- 4 cups of Better Halves Natural Pecans (2 cups with halves, 2 cups with broken halves)
- 4 T Butter, divided into 1 T and 3 T
- 2 T baking soda
Directions:
- Prepare a long strip of heavy-duty aluminum foil (34” long by 18” wide), fold up edges by approximately 1” to create sides then spray with Pam and smear with 1 T butter.
- Combine sugar, syrup, and water in heavy duty skillet over medium high heat until melted. (Note – the skillet I use is a 10.5” x 3” tall Wagner cast iron chicken fryer)
- Stir until mixture is boiling, reduce heat to medium and stir until mixture forms a thread – about 5 minutes depending on temperature.
- Put salt in measuring cup with Better Halves Natural Pecans to combine.
- Pour pecans into mixture and stir until mixture returns to simmer; cook for about 6 minutes until pecans turn golden brown.
- After around 6 minutes, add remaining 3 T butter.
- Remove skillet from stovetop and set on heatproof surface.
- Add baking soda and quickly stir to combine while mixture bubbles up.
- Quickly pour mixture onto foil and spread fast to a thin layer. Note – make sure you are pouring onto a heat resistant surface or countertop. I use a metal table.
- Cool until firm and break up into pieces.
- Store in air-tight container.
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