Pistachio Brittle

Pistachio Brittle photo
Makes 24 servings
MaaikaMaaika Allbertsen

ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted pistachios
  • 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seed kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup light-colored corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Dash of kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • Cooking spray

directions

  • 1

    Combine the first 4 ingredients, tossing to coat.

  • 2

    Combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook 25 minutes or until golden and a candy thermometer registers 340°, stirring occasionally. Stir in pistachio mixture and butter, stirring rapidly. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will bubble). Rapidly spread mixture onto a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Cool completely, and break into small pieces.

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