PISTACHIO BRITTLE

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Provided by Aaron May

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup real maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups raw pistachios
Large sea salt flakes
Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Spray a quarter-sheet tray with cooking spray.
  • Combine the baking soda and vanilla paste in a small bowl and reserve.
  • In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup, butter and 1 tablespoon water with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture to 280 degrees F slowly over medium heat. Add the pistachios and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F, or hard-crack. Remove from the heat and carefully add the baking soda and vanilla paste mixture, continuing to stir.
  • Carefully turn out onto the greased sheet tray and spread thinly and evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top. Let cool at room temperature until hardened, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Break into pieces. Eat as-is or with vanilla ice cream. Store any remaining in an airtight container.

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