How to Make Pecan Brittle

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with similar properties.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can enhance flavor.

Start with 2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 cup of light corn syrup in a saucepan.

Put the saucepan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, continue stirring until the temperature reaches 300°F.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the mixture once it reaches 300°F.

Stir the mixture well after adding the butter and baking soda, then turn off the heat.

Pour the mixture onto a greased cookie sheet, allowing it to ooze out like lava.

Let the brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Once cooled, break the brittle into various sizes and enjoy.

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