Pecan Brittle Recipe

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Pecan Brittle
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp plus 1 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions:

  1. Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
  2. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage).
  3. Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended.
  4. Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. Yield: about 1 pound.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.44 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.66g 18%
Cholesterol 1.91mg 1%
Sodium 85.69mg 4%
Potassium 63.56mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.81g 6%
Sugars 16.18g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 1.49g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 12.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 498.65 Kcal (2088 kJ)
Calories from fat 305.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.92g 18%
Cholesterol 5.55mg 1%
Sodium 249.22mg 4%
Potassium 184.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 51.8g 6%
Sugars 47.06g 65%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 5%
Protein 4.33g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Iron 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 35.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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