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Pistachio Brittle

By: Cheryl Brungardt  
"'This crunchy nut brittle is a favorite of my family,' reports Cheryl Brungardt of Wheat Ridge Colorado. 'It's a snap to prepare as a last-minute holiday gift. Be careful moving it in and out of the microwave, though, because the syrup gets very hot,' she cautions."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter (no substitutes)
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Stir. Microwave 3 minutes longer. Stir in butter and pistachios. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber (it will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread out. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by emcaban 
4 min on high and then 3 min on high burns the sugar mixture............. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by newcooker 
Instead I used 1/4 c. syrup,no salt b/c nuts had salt,2tbs. butter,1/2 tsp.baking soda, 1/2... MORE

 
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