Pistachio Brittle
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
24
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Ingredients for - Pistachio Brittle

1. Nonstick cooking spray -
2. Superfine sugar - ¾ cup
3. Superfine sugar - 2 tablespoons
4. Unsalted butter - ½ cup
5. Water - 1 tablespoon
6. Coarse salt - ½ teaspoon
7. Golden syrup (such as Lyle's®) - ⅔ cup
8. Chopped roasted pistachios - 2 cups
9. Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
10. Cayenne pepper - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Pistachio Brittle

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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).

4. Stage

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.