Russell Stover Pecan Brittle

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Russell Stover Pecan Brittle

1 C. Sugar

1/2 C. Light Corn Syrup

1/2 C. Water

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 Tbs. Butter

1 1/2 C. Pecan Pieces

1 tsp. Baking Soda

2 tsp. Butter Flavoring

Candy thermometer

Stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, salt, and butter flavor.
Bring to simmer on medium heat and place lid on pot for one minute then
remove lid. This will steam all sugar crystals on side of pot and they will
slide down into mixture. Place a candy thermometer in pan and continue to
cook on medium heat stirring frequently until candy reaches soft crack
stage. Add nuts and mix through, continue to cook until mixture reaches hard
crack stage. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Mixture will foam, make
sure you blend baking soda into candy completely. Pour on to a non stick
cookie sheet or lightly buttered baking sheet. Spread to 1/4" thick or less
while mixture is still hot, candy will start to harden quickly. When set and
cool brake into pieces and store in air tight container.