buttery black walnut brittle candy
A buttery black walnut brittle that's a holiday favorite candy.
Ingredients
sugar
1 cup
corn syrup
1/2 cup
butter
1/2 cup
water
1/4 cup
black walnuts
1 to 1 1/2 cups
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
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Step 1
In a saucepan, bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture boils. Add butter; cook until a candy thermometer reads 280°F. Stir in walnuts; cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (the hard crack stage).
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Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Immediately spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Let cool, then break into pieces. Yield: 1 1/4 pounds.
