Delicious and Nutty Brown Sugar Pecan Brittle

Indulge in the sweet and nutty flavors of this irresistible Brown Sugar Pecan Brittle. With its crunchy texture and rich caramel taste, this homemade treat is perfect for snacking or gifting to loved ones. Made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, pecans, and butter, this recipe is easy to follow and will result in a batch of mouthwatering brittle that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugars have dissolved.
3. Add the butter to the saucepan and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 290°F on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
5. Quickly fold in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
6. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out with a spatula, making sure it is evenly distributed.
7. Allow the brittle to cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
8. Once completely cooled and hardened, break the brittle into smaller pieces.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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