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GRANDMA MYRNA'S HONEY-WALNUT BRITTLE



Grandma Myrna's Honey-Walnut Brittle image

After several failed attempts at making homemade brittle, I finally got some sense and called my Grandma Myrna! She gave me this recipe for brittle made in the microwave, and I had instant success! The best tips she gave were to 'work quickly, have everything pre-measured out, and for goodness' sake, don't burn yourself!'

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheet
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a large baking sheet with butter.
  • Mix sugar and honey together in a large microwave-safe glass bowl; mixture will be very thick. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Stir, and cook 1 minute more. Stir mixture again, and cook until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved, an additional 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
  • Stir walnuts into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Microwave until mixture is caramel in color, an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Carefully remove bowl from microwave, and quickly stir in baking soda until incorporated. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered cookie sheet. Allow to cool until brittle is set, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

MICROWAVE WALNUT BRITTLE



Microwave Walnut Brittle image

Looking for a snappy standout? This brittle is simple to make in the microwave. Plus, it'll bring on the compliments quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped walnuts or black walnuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a covered 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, microwave the walnuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir; cook 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes. Add baking soda; stir quickly until lightly foamy. Immediately pour onto a lightly buttered baking sheet; spread until very thin. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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