Pistachio Brittle
Brittle is an old-time confection that is popular around the winter holidays. Although it’s usually made with peanuts, this recipe calls for pistachios, which add a vibrant green color. The brittle keeps well, allowing you to enjoy it long after the holidays have passed. It also makes a wonderful gift. Other types of nuts, such as chopped walnuts or pecans, can be used along with, or in place of, the pistachios.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for buttering baking sheets
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. plus 1 cup water
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 lb. shelled unsalted pistachios