MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

Microwave Pecan Brittle image

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

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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