Four-Nut Brittle

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup each coarsely chopped almonds, pecans and walnuts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Stir in nuts and butter. Cook over medium heat to 300° (hard-crack stage).
  2. Remove from heat; vigorously stir in baking soda and vanilla until blended.
  3. Quickly pour onto two greased
  4. , spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

615 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 38.8g 14% DV
Fiber 6.4g 23% DV
Sugar 23.8g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7033.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 327mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 92.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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