| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 8 to 12 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup real maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups raw pistachios
- Large sea salt flakes
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Spray a quarter-sheet tray with cooking spray.
- Combine the baking soda and vanilla paste in a small bowl and reserve.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup, butter and 1 tablespoon water with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture to 280 degrees F slowly over medium heat. Add the pistachios and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F, or hard-crack. Remove from the heat and carefully add the baking soda and vanilla paste mixture, continuing to stir.
- Carefully turn out onto the greased sheet tray and spread thinly and evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top. Let cool at room temperature until hardened, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces. Eat as-is or with vanilla ice cream. Store any remaining in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 420 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 58 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 238 mg |
Reviews
Great crunchy treat!
What if I don’t have vanilla paste?