Microwave Pecan Brittle
Description
This pecan brittle recipe is ready in less than an hour thanks to preparing it in the microwave. Easy to put into fancy jars for holiday gifts!
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a 4-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup.
3
Microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes more. Stir in butter and microwave for 2 minutes.
4
Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet, then tilt the sheet back and forward to allow it to spread a little. Allow brittle to cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.