Walnut Brittle
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors with our homemade Walnut Brittle recipe. This delightful treat combines crunchy walnuts with a rich caramel base, enhanced by a touch of vanilla and a hint of salt for a sophisticated depth of flavor. Made with pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and unsalted butter, this brittle is surprisingly simple yet impressively gourmet. The process of caramelizing to a light amber hue creates a beautiful golden crunch, while a dash of baking soda ensures the perfect crisp texture. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes and ideal for gifting, snacking, or adding excitement to dessert platters, this easy Walnut Brittle is a classic candy recipe you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Avoid stirring while it boils to prevent crystallization.
Once the mixture reaches a light amber color (around 300°F on a candy thermometer), immediately reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
Add the walnuts and stir quickly to evenly coat them in the caramel.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and immediately stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture will bubble, so stir carefully but quickly.
Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula to your desired thickness.
Allow the walnut brittle to cool completely at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
Once cooled, break the brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container away from humidity for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.4 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.7 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 765 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
