Brittle candy studded with pistachios is a twist on the traditional peanut brittle candy recipe.
| 2 |
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cups sugar |
| 1 |
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cup light corn syrup |
| 1/2 |
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cup water |
| 1 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 2 |
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cups salted pistachio nuts |
| 1 |
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teaspoon baking soda |
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil (10 to 15 minutes). Add butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 280°F. or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a pliable strand (35 to 40 minutes).
Stir in pistachios. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reaches 305°F. or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a brittle strand (15 to 20 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour mixture onto 2 buttered baking sheets; spread about 1/4 inch thick. Cool completely; break into pieces.
Recipe Tip
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