Best Paw Paws Texas Pecan Brittle Recipes
PECAN BRITTLE
This old-fashioned brittle utilizes the rich flavor of pecans instead of peanuts and is a hit with anyone who tries it. Store in an airtight container.
Provided by Fall
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Mix together baking soda, 1 teaspoon water, and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.
- Mix together sugar, 1 cup water, and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in pecans and butter. Heat to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, about 13 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in reserved baking soda mixture, until candy is light and foamy.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
TEXAS PECAN PRALINES
My pecan praline recipe is special to me for I received it from my mother, who was an excellent cook! I also am a Texas Aggie Mom and I use pecans from a South Texas Aggie grower that our Aggie Mom's club has purchased from for many years. The quality is outstanding and far better than you will find in any grocery store. -Carol Jones, Blue Ridge, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 2-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line 3 baking sheets with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter each; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt cubed butter. Stir in sugars, cream, milk, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage), about 20 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool, without stirring, to 170°, about 20 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken but is still glossy, about 2 minutes., Quickly drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until pralines are set and no longer glossy. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE
The pecans give this brittle a whole new flavor. I am begged for this recipe all of the time. I hope all enjoy.
Provided by Texaskari22
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 49m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a baking sheet.
- Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup.
- Heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and heat for 3 1/2 more minutes. Stir butter into pecan mixture and heat in microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into pecan mixture until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely before breaking brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 173.3 mg, Sugar 24.9 g
PECAN BRITTLE
This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.-Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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