Gather your supplies and follow along with our recipe to create this irresistible Maple Pecan Brittle. With just a few simple ingredients and some careful attention, you'll have a sweet, crunchy treat that's sure to impress. Let's get started!
Instructions
1. Prepare a marble slab by coating the surface with butter or prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with a silicone mat.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar, butter and water over medium-high heat. Stir until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystallization.
3. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the brittle reaches 300ºF.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the baking soda, stirring to distribute it evenly.
5. Quickly stir in the pecans.
6. Add vanilla and maple flavring.
7. Pour the brittle onto the prepared marble slab or silicone mat.
8. Use a greased offset spatula to spread it into a thin layer.
9. Allow to cool & harden completely, about 2 hours.
10. Once hard, break into pieces by hand.
11. TIP: Brittle can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
