microwave pecan brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 9 mins Ready Time: 49 mins


• butter a baking sheet.
• combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup.
• heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and heat for 3 1/2 more minutes. stir butter into pecan mixture and heat in microwave for 2 more minutes.
• stir baking soda and vanilla extract into pecan mixture until foamy; pour the prepared baking sheet. allow to cool completely before breaking brittle into pieces. store in an airtight container.