BLACK WALNUT MICROWAVE NUT BRITTLE

Black Walnut Microwave Nut Brittle image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1 1/2 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 1/2 c black walnuts or other nuts of choice
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

1. These are most of the main ingredients for this recipe. This recipe requires working quickly to prevent the candy from hardening.
2. Butter liberally a shallow baking pan, and set aside till needed. Measure out walnuts or other nuts of choice, & set aside so they can be added quickly when needed.
3. Spray measuring cup with non stick cooking spray before measuring out corn syrup. It helps to release the syrup more easily. Mix the sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart microwaveable bowl or dish, and stir to blend before placing in microwave, to cook for 4 minutes
4. Then remove from microwave, add nuts, and stir quickly and return to microwave, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
5. Next add in the butter and vanilla Bean paste or extract, stir, and return to microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Then remove from microwave and add the baking soda, stir quickly as mixture is bubbling. I prefer using a wooden spoon when I make this.
7. Pour candy brittle onto prepared sheet pan, and allow to harden and cool. When cool enough to handle, break into small bite size pieces. I do not recommend doubling recipe. It is best to make one batch at a time.
8. Note: BLACK WALNUT BRITTLE WILL BE A LOT DARKER IN COLOR THAN REGULAR PEANUT BRITTLE. One of these is Black Walnut and the other is mostly Peanut Brittle with about a quarter cup walnuts added because I didn't have any more peanuts.