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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Here's a fun version of brittle that's perfect for Easter, suggests Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. The jelly beans add both color and flavor. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter, divided |
2-1/2 cups miniature jelly beans |
3 cups sugar |
1 cup light corn syrup |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cube remaining butter and set aside. Line two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pans with foil; brush with melted butter. Arrange jelly beans evenly in pans.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in cubed butter and salt. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over jelly beans. Spread with a buttered metal spatula. Cool; break into pieces. Yield: 2-1/2 pounds.
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