Pistachio Brittle

Name: Pistachio Brittle
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup light corn syrup; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios

A sweet and crunchy homemade brittle loaded with roasted pistachios. This classic candy combines caramelized sugar with buttery nuts for an irresistible treat.

24 servings

30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 spray vegetable oil cooking spray
•1 cup sugar
•¼ cup light corn syrup
•¼ cup water
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
•¼ teaspoon baking soda
•¾ teaspoon kosher salt
•½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios

Cooking Instructions

1.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat paper with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until mixture is a medium caramel color, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (mixture will foam), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer. Cool completely. Break into 24 pieces.
30 min