RICH PISTACHIO BRITTLE

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Here's a fun twist on traditional brittle. Pistachios not only add wonderful taste to the rich, buttery candy, but delicious texture. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups pistachios, toasted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan, set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Carefully add butter and pistachios; cook and stir until mixture reaches 284° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Peo Supermarket
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This brittle is delicious!


KiraZ
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I love this pistachio brittle!


Shahzailb Dhuddi
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This brittle is easy to make and it turned out great!


Penny Froats
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! It's delicious.


Aaron Chiano
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This is the best pistachio brittle I've ever had.


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


Maria Grussi
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This brittle is delicious! I love the pistachio flavor. It's the perfect sweet treat.


Gladys Osaze
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I love this pistachio brittle! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors.


Kamari Brown
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This brittle is easy to make and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. The brittle is thin and crispy, with a beautiful golden brown color. The pistachio flavor is strong and nutty, and the brittle is perfectly


Lannie Nie Dii
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The brittle is delicious and the pistachio flavor is not overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.


Manda Ngini
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This is the best pistachio brittle I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors.


Gemma
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so delicious and addictive. I'll definitely be making it again.


Zilly Zilly
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This pistachio brittle is amazing! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The brittle is thin and crispy, with a beautiful golden brown color. The pistachio flavor is strong and nutty, and the brittle is perfectly sweet. I'm so glad I foun