Microwave Pecan Brittle

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

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

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
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.