Pecan Pie Brittle

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Heat sugar in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, swirling pan often, until golden amber and completely liquefied.
  2. Add pecans and butter and cook, stirring, until caramel is liquid again and butter is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  3. Combine vanilla extract and baking soda in a bowl and then add to pan along with salt; stir to combine.
  4. Pour onto a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone baking mat and spread into an even layer with a small rubber spatula; let cool completely.
  5. Break into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container between sheets of wax paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

448 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 38.4g 49% DV
Carbs 12.6g 5% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16536.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 209.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 38.3mg 3% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

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

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