PISTACHIO BRITTLE

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Provided by Larraine Perri

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Yield Makes 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat paper with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until mixture is a medium caramel color, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (mixture will foam), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer. Cool completely. Break into 24 pieces.

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