Easy Pistachio Brittle Recipe

Name: Easy Pistachio Brittle Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 0.75 cup superfine sugar; 2 tablespoons superfine sugar; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon water; 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt; 0.66666668653488 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®); 2 cups chopped roasted pistachios; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

During the holiday season, many people reach for their cherished family peanut brittle recipe, but I prefer pistachios! While I'm not a fan of peanuts, I adore brittle made with various nuts like cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts, and especially pistachios! Using a candy thermometer is essential for achieving the perfect golden syrup consistency. Superfine granulated sugar is ideal as it melts more evenly. For optimal results, prepare this recipe on a non-humid day.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield24 pieces of pistachio brittle, 24

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, water, and salt. Cook and stir until the butter is melted, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Add syrup and continue stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved, around 5 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring consistently. Once it reaches 310 degrees F (155 degrees C), remove the saucepan from heat. Incorporate the pistachios, baking soda, and cayenne (the mixture will foam).
Stir until the bubbling subsides and the caramel appears smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly using a lightly greased spatula. Allow it to cool until firm, approximately 15 minutes. Break the brittle into pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 148 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 156 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g