Microwave Pecan Brittle
Yield
6 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
pecan halves
|
|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
light corn syrup
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
butter
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
pecan halves
|
|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
light corn syrup
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
Directions
Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1½ quart glass bowl.
Microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
At the end of 8 minutes, add butter and vanilla.
Blend well.
Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more.
Remove and add baking soda and gently stir until mixture is light and foamy.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
