PECAN BRITTLE (MICROWAVE)

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I modified the microwave peanut brittle found on this site to suit my in-laws preference for pecan brittle.

Provided by FASTFINAL137

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
½ cup corn syrup
1 ½ cups pecan pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave at 70%, or 700W, power for 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave again at 70% power for 4 minutes. Add pecans, butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Microwave at 100%, or 1000W, power for 3 minutes. Add baking soda and stir until frothy.
  • Pour out onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and let cool for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 200.8 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

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