Mixed Nut Brittle

Name: Mixed Nut Brittle
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup water; 4 cups mixed nuts; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
2

Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.)
3

Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.