Mixed Nut Brittle

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 10 min.

MAKES: 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 cups mixed nuts
• 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
2. Meanwhile, grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.)
3. Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces. Yield: 2-1/2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.