Pistachio Brittle

Try this festive pistachio brittle for the holidays. You will need a candy thermometer to check the syrup temperature for best results.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 cups chopped roasted pistachios
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup superfine sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until butter has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add syrup and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Allow mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly. Once mixture reaches 310 degrees F (155 degrees C), remove saucepan from heat. Stir in pistachios, baking soda, and cayenne (mixture will foam).

Step 4

Stir until mixture is no longer bubbling and caramel is smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a lightly greased spatula. Let cool until firm, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces.