black walnut microwave nut brittle

How To Make black walnut microwave nut brittle

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  These are most of the main ingredients for this recipe. This recipe requires working quickly to prevent the candy from hardening.
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  Butter liberally a shallow baking pan, and set aside till needed. Measure out walnuts or other nuts of choice, & set aside so they can be added quickly when needed.
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  Spray measuring cup with non stick cooking spray before measuring out corn syrup. It helps to release the syrup more easily. Mix the sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart microwaveable bowl or dish, and stir to blend before placing in microwave, to cook for 4 minutes
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  Then remove from microwave, add nuts, and stir quickly and return to microwave, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
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  Next add in the butter and vanilla Bean paste or extract, stir, and return to microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
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  Then remove from microwave and add the baking soda, stir quickly as mixture is bubbling. I prefer using a wooden spoon when I make this.
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  Pour candy brittle onto prepared sheet pan, and allow to harden and cool. When cool enough to handle, break into small bite size pieces. I do not recommend doubling recipe. It is best to make one batch at a time.
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  Note: BLACK WALNUT BRITTLE WILL BE A LOT DARKER IN COLOR THAN REGULAR PEANUT BRITTLE. One of these is Black Walnut and the other is mostly Peanut Brittle with about a quarter cup walnuts added because I didn't have any more peanuts.
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