Description
Cranberry Pistachio Brittle is a delightful sweet treat that combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the nutty crunch of roasted pistachios, all enveloped in a rich caramel coating. This snack not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also creates memorable moments at gatherings and celebrations. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, this brittle delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios
- 1 cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix sugar and corn syrup over medium heat until fully dissolved.
- Once bubbling, stir in the butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Remove from heat and quickly fold in the pistachios and cranberries until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it to about half an inch thick.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg