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Toasted Pistachio Toffee Brittle

A delicious sweet and salty Toasted Pistachio Toffee Brittle.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Diamond Nuts Pistachios
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1 cup Heath milk chocolate English Toffee bits
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extrat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Place pistachios on a small cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sea salt.
  • Place pan of pistachios in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until they turn a slight golden brown in color. Remove from oven, chop into smaller pieces if desired and set aside.
  • Spray a 15x10x1 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft-ball stage).
  • Once temperature is reached, add butter, pistachios and English toffee bits. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 284° (soft-crack stage)
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Immediately pour into the prepared pan. Spread to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Cool before breaking into pieces.

Notes

Inspired by Pistachio Brittle on Taste of Home.