PISTACHIO BRITTLE

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A little something different to make as a gift or for a holiday party. **This recipe has been altered since the original post.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Candy

Time 42m

Yield 12-16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pistachios
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract or 1/8 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place pistachios on baking sheet; bake in 300 degree F oven to keep warm while preparing candy.
  • Combine sugar, butter, water and corn syrup in saucepan.
  • Cook, without stirring, to soft crack stage (275 degrees F) on candy thermometer.
  • Add lemon extract and pistachios.
  • Pour onto foil lined baking sheet.
  • Cool.
  • Break into serving-size pieces.
  • Makes approximately 36 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 55.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 2.2

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