Pecan Brittle (Microwave)

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Description

I modified the microwave peanut brittle found on this site to suit my in-laws preference for pecan brittle.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups pecan pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave at 70%
  2. or 700W
  3. power for 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave again at 70% power for 4 minutes. Add pecans
  4. butter
  5. and vanilla extract.
  6. Microwave at 100%
  7. or 1000W
  8. power for 3 minutes. Add baking soda and stir until frothy.
  9. Pour out onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and let cool for 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 8

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