BUTTERY BLACK WALNUT BRITTLE CANDY

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Here in the Ozarks, black walnuts are very plentiful and are often called "Black Gold." We usually start harvesting the nuts from the trees on our property in the beginning of October so I can use them to make this Christmas candy.-Anne Medlin, Bolivar, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 to 1-1/2 cups black walnuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup and water until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Add butter; cook until mixture reaches 280° on a candy thermometer. Stir in walnuts; cook until 300° (hard crack stage). Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda., Spread immediately into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. When cool, break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lx. Khan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves brittle.


Grijesh Koiri
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Overall, this is a great brittle recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Shrishak Bagale
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I had some trouble getting the brittle to the right consistency. It was a little too hard.


Rakin Islam
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This brittle is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still delicious.


Matthew Nichols
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I made this brittle for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Hassan rao
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This brittle is the perfect gift for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit.


Afaq Hamid
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I'm not usually a fan of brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


SGx MAFIYANINJA
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This brittle is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Malik Zubair
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I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


JOSEPHAT MULANDA
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This brittle is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive treat.


Karsikh Raheel
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I love the flavor of the black walnuts in this brittle. It's so unique and delicious.


Ossama Ramadan
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This is the best brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Taati Viviana
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


pk pakstan
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This brittle is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and the black walnuts add a really unique flavor.