Good and simple. Add some fresh onions as garnish.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 30 mins |
| Total Time: | 50 mins |
| Servings: | 10 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a 4-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup.
- Microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes more. Stir in butter and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet, then tilt the sheet back and forward to allow it to spread a little. Allow brittle to cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 218 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 173 mg |
| Sugars | 25 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Yes I made three batches first batch I mixed everything in bowl at once it did get breakable but more chewy second batch when I added the butter and went to microwave for two minutes omg it was black smoking at burnt last batch I did t micrtthe butter just stirred in quick and then followed rest directions as adding vanilla and baking soda came out perfect thnx also last batch no pecans .but if you don’t microwave the butter it still works out right thnx
Loved the pecan flavor – a different spin than peanut brittle. I did cook it less time, because 3.5 minutes twice seemed like a lot. So, I just did 3 minutes and 3 minutes, and then the 2 minutes. Prepare your pan ahead of time for pouring the candy into. Delish & Quick! My girls loved it!
I followed the directions only thing different I added a little more sea salt turn out very good easy and great recipe?
Totally burned down. I should have read the reviews first. So disappointed.
Would be good to know wattage of microwave used to make this. I dialed my MW down to 900-1000 and recipe still looked over browned to me with almost a burnt sugar crunch. Still tasted good but wondered if anyone noted the wattage of their microwave to have this come out a bit lighter
Would be good to know wattage of microwave used to make this. I dialed my MW down to 900-1000 and recipe still looked over browned to me with almost a burnt sugar crunch. Still tasted good but wondered if anyone noted the wattage of their microwave to have this come out a bit lighter
Made in a 1200 watt microwave and cooked for 3 1/2 minutes, 3 1/2 minutes, and 2 minutes at 70%. Rule of thumb is to reduce either cooking time or power by 10% for each additional 100 watts. I assumed the microwave used by texaskari22 was 900 watts. My brittle came out perfect and took a total of about 10 minutes to make (less cooling time). Thank you for a great recipe!
I made it just like it said and it came out delicious..
I loved the recipe. I will definitely make it again.
So you may need to adjust time down on newer microwaves. Made first batch as a test then backed off time on next batch and added 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Excellent!
It got burnt and it created a lot of smoke in our kitchen
Following the recipe, it burnt the nuts after 6 minutes. The next time I will not add the nuts yet, and cook 2 minutes. I’ll then add nuts and 1/2 stick of butter and cook another 2 minutes. Stir and if needed cook another 2 minutes. Add the baking soda and vanilla at the end. I think it will then be very good.
Excellent!~!~!~!
Followed directions and doubled it. Came out chewy and could not eat don’t know what I did wrong. For now I’m going to use pecans in my peanut brittle and will try this recipe another time
I used an 1100 Watt microwave and found that the pecans had a tendency to scorch. Next time will cut the each cooking time to about 3 minutes. A little time can always be added to the second cooking if needed. All and all, a good, easy recipe. Will make again using adjustments.
I am guessing my microwave power level was set too high. I have the worse burnt smell in my kitchen right now. I am out of pecans or I would try again tonight. I will try again and lower my power setting on the microwave and use shorter cooking times.. It burnt during the second 3 1/2 cook time. Sounds like a lot of other folks had much better results than me. So I am not blaming the recipe, just my microwave. 🙂
Very simple! I didn’t have any problems with the microwave. However, I changed 2 things. I changed the white sugar for light muscovado sugar and used corn syrup mixed with maple syrup. It tasted fantastic!
My family absolutely loved it. I did decrease the last time to only 1 minute. Turned out perfectly.
Definitely will make again! Very yummy!! I did adjust the cooking time to work with my microwave. Just watched it carefully until it was a nice gold color. Cooked sugar mixture without nuts 3 minutes then added nuts and cooked 2 minutes. Last added butter and vanilla and cooked for 1 minute then stirred in soda. Easy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe!!
Easy to make great instructions
I made this pecan brittle today. My family loves it!!! It tastes great. I read previous reviews and only cooked it 3.5 minutes, then 1 minute the second round. I could tell that it was done by the smell. Quick and easy to make. I will use this recipe often. Next time, I will probably make 2 batches!