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best pecan brittle recipe

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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!

  • Author: Indi Hampton
  • 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

  1. Butter a rimmed baking sheet and offset spatula; set both aside.

Notes

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