## Brown Sugar Pecan Brittle

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups (12 ounces) pecan halves

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Line a 13x18 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
5. Quickly pour the mixture over the prepared baking pan.
6. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the hot mixture.
7. Let cool completely (about 1 hour).
8. Break into pieces and enjoy.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and crunchy with a buttery pecan flavor.
• Perfect for snacking, topping desserts, or as a gift.
• Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

User Comments:

• "This pecan brittle is so easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and salty."
• "I'm not usually a big fan of brittle, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so buttery and the pecans are perfectly toasted."
• "I made this for my friends and they raved about it. It's a great dessert to share."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• The mixture will be very hot, so be careful when handling it.
• Use a large saucepan so that the mixture doesn't boil over.
• Let the brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces, otherwise it will be too soft.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking pan with butter or cooking spray.