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Jelly Bean Brittle Recipe

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"Here's a fun version of brittle that's perfect for Easter," suggests Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. "The jelly beans add both color and flavor."

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Jelly Bean Brittle Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 20 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2-1/2 cups miniature jelly beans
3 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cube remaining butter and set aside. Line two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pans with foil; brush with melted butter. Arrange jelly beans evenly in pans.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in cubed butter and salt. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over jelly beans. Spread with a buttered metal spatula. Cool; break into pieces. Yield: 2-1/2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Originally published as Jelly Bean Brittle in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p8

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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by tkarinas

This is an excellent recipe and my family absolutely loves it. I spend most of my time hiding it from them or it gets eaten way faster than I'd planned on. This recipe is definitely a keeper.