Micro Brittle

Prep: 5 min Cook: 13 min Cuisine: American

Micro Brittle is a crunchy, sweet treat with rich pecan flavor, perfect for sharing or gifting, appealing to those who enjoy homemade confections with a caramelized crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter (oleo)
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon soda

Instructions

  1. Stir together salt, sugar, and corn syrup in a 1 1/2-quart microwave casserole.
  2. Cook in the microwave on High for 4 minutes. Add pecan pieces and stir well.
  3. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, reducing to 3 1/2 minutes if microwave is 800 watts.
  4. Add butter and vanilla; blend well.
  5. Return to microwave and cook for 1 more minute or until light and foamy.
  6. Add soda and pour immediately onto a greased cookie sheet; cool.
  7. Break into pieces once hardened and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

636 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 44.3g 57% DV
Carbs 45.5g 17% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 23.1g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9794mg 100% DV
Potassium 269.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 79.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 52.5mg 4% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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