Fruit And Nut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Take 2 tbsp of your butter and grease up a 12x18 inch pan generously.
2. 2
   Grab a small sauce pan and add to it your syrup, the 3 cups of water and the brown sugar. Attach a candy thermometer and start to boil the mixture.
3. 3
   When the mixture hits 275 degrees, add in the remaining 5 tbsp of butter and let it melt in.
4. 4
   Mix together the salt, vanilla, baking soda, and the 21/4 tsp of water. Once the brittle hits 300 degrees, turn the heat off and stir in the mixture quickly. Add in your pistachios and cranberries and stir them in.
5. 5
   Now you'll spread your mixture out across your pan and allow it to cool completely.
6. 6
   Once the brittle is completely cooled, break it into rough pieces and store in an airtight container.