Pistachio Brittle Recipe

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"This crunchy nut brittle is a favorite of my family," reports Cheryl Brungardt of Wheat Ridge Colorado. "It's a snap to prepare as a last-minute holiday gift. Be careful moving it in and out of the microwave, though, because the syrup gets very hot," she cautions.

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Pistachio Brittle Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and pistachios. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber (it will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread out. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3/4 pound.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 ounce) equals 137 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Pistachio Brittle in Quick Cooking November/December 1998, p51