Pistachio Brittle

Name: Pistachio Brittle
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking soda; 177 milliliters light-colored corn syrup; 1 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 Dash kosher salt; 0 teaspoons saffron threads; 473 milliliters sugar; 59 milliliters unsalted sunflower seed kernels; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 296 milliliters unsalted pistachios; 118 milliliters water

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Pistachio Brittle a try. One serving contains 142 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 24. If you have baking soda, light-colored corn syrup, sunflower seed kernels, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the first 4 ingredients, tossing to coat.

Combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook 25 minutes or until golden and a candy thermometer registers 340, stirring occasionally. Stir in pistachio mixture and butter, stirring rapidly.

Ingredients you will need

Pistachio Nuts

Butter

Syrup

Sugar

Water

Salt

Equipment you will use

Candy Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will bubble). Rapidly spread mixture onto a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Cool completely, and break into small pieces.

Ingredients you will need

Cooking Spray