Pistachio Brittle

A sweet and crunchy homemade brittle loaded with roasted pistachios. This classic candy combines caramelized sugar with buttery nuts for an irresistible treat.

24 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 spray vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    30 min

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