For those who might miss our NC State Fair, I stirred up something reminiscent of those iconic candy apples. My nut brittle will tickle your taste buds with its crunchy texture and candy apple flavor filled with toasty NC pecan pieces, plus a hint of cinnamon! Made in less than 10 minutes in your microwave.
Course Fun Food!, Sweet Treats
Cuisine American, Southern
Author Wendy Perry
Ingredients
1cupsugar
½cuplight corn syrup
1tablespoonbutter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoon apple pie spice
1teaspooncinnamon
1cuptoasted pecan pieces
½teaspoonred food coloring
1teaspoonbaking soda
2teaspoonsflakey or coarse ground sea salt,optional
Instructions
Combine sugar and syrup in an 8-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high for 5–6 minutes until it reaches a rolling boil.
Carefully remove and stir in ¼ teaspoon salt, butter, extract, spices and pecans. Microwave 1–2 minutes longer until boiling. Remove and quickly stir in food coloring and soda.
Pour onto greased slab or cookie sheet and spread with back of spoon. Sprinkle with salt.
Let the brittle cool at least 1 hour. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Notes
Variation: Unsalted roasted peanuts or other nuts can be substituted for the pecans.Tip: Best not to make this (or most candy) on humid days. You may end up with chewy rather than crunchy brittle.