Pecan Brittle Microwave Recipes

PECAN BRITTLE

This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.-Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Pecan Brittle image

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

MAPLE-PECAN BRITTLE

A unique twist on peanut brittle. I mixed the seasonal flavors of maple and pecans and it turned out beautifully. The brittle has a slightly buttery taste to it from the nuts and a warmth from the maple.

Provided by foolwithflour

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

Maple-Pecan Brittle image

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
Mix sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, water, and salt together in a pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Fold pecans into sugar mixture.
Place a candy thermometer in pecan mixture and turn heat up to medium-high. Gently stir mixture until it reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
Quickly removing pot from heat and stir in margarine and baking soda until well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a spatula. Allow to cool until hardened, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 152.4 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chopped pecans
¼ cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons baking soda

MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

A friend gave me some of this a few years ago for Christmas and I couldn't stop eating it. I thought it was the best thing I ever tasted, so I got the recipe from her and now I make it for gifts.

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Microwave Pecan Brittle image

Steps:

1. In a microwave, cook or pecans, sugar, corn syrup for 4 minutes. Add a teaspoon of butter or margarine and a teaspoon of vanilla, stir and cook for 2 minutes more.
2. Remove and add a teaspoon of baking soda. Stir until light and foamy.
3. Pour into a greased cookie sheet, let cool one hour. Flip over and crack with back of a spoon into desired pieces.
4. Note: Be sure to use a microwave safe bowl. Be very careful not to get the hot mixture on you. You may have to adjust times according to your microwave.

Ingredients

1 c pecans, halved
1 tsp butter
1 c white sugar
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE