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Microwave Pistachio Brittle

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This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it’s quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle. There is just something about homemade candy that makes me so happy!

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Welcome to Day 1 of Christmas Week. This annual event was started was something I started way back in 2012. This year we have over 35 bloggers sharing festive sweet recipes for the event. Plus we all chipped in for a huge Amazon Gift Card Giveaway so be sure to enter at the bottom of the post!

I love the holidays. There’s something about Christmas that just makes me ridiculously happy. I love spending time with my family and just chilling out together. We laugh, we cook, we eat, and we bake.

Baking ranks high on my list of favourite things to do during the holidays. So obviously creating an event that celebrates Christmas Sweets in all their glory would be right up my alley.

I started this event years ago to bring together bloggers of all niches and backgrounds to celebrate baking during the holidays. We welcome everyone, it’s just a fun event that showcases all our favourite recipes for the holidays.

This year I decided I wanted to take some pressure of myself because I’m so busy with the new horse, and life in general. So instead of pulling in multiple sponsors I asked some of my blogging favourites to join me in a giveaway hosted by bloggers.

So we’re giving away a bunch of Amazon Gift Cards. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the post for that information, and to enter this amazing giveaway. Before you scroll take another look at my gorgeous Microwave Pistachio Brittle.

Okay, now that I’ve tempted you with sugar and nuts, I should tell you a little more about our event. There are over 35 bloggers participating in this year’s event. It’s going to be a delicious week.

Take a peek below to get to know all of our participants for this week’s events. Show them so love and give them a big thank you for chipping in on such great prizes. Then keep scrolling for the recipe for my Microwave Pistachio Brittle.

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Participants for Christmas Week:

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Thanks to all our participants for joining Christmas Week and being SO awesome! Now let’s take a peek at what everyone has cooked up for the event. It’s sweet treats all week long. I hope you’re as excited as we are! Take a minute to peruse all the fantastic recipes below. You can find the recipe for the Microwave Pistachio Brittle below the list of recipes!!

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

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This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle. There is just something about homemade candy that makes me so happy!
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Microwave Pistachio Brittle

There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup of shelled pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons of demarara sugar I like Wholesome Sweeteners Brand and also Florida Crystals Brand

Instructions

  • CAUTION: Be super careful not to touch the liquid during the cooking process! Do NOT lick the spoon. It's wicked hot and can burn you. I know it's tempting but don't do it!! Seriously! Use common sense, people!
  • Place a rimmed cookie sheetor an 11 x 7 pan baking pan.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, or microwave safe container, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir with a spoon.
  • Place the measuring cup in the microwave and cook for 4 minutes. The mixture is going to get extremely hot so don't touch the mixture by accident, or on purpose. Use your noggins, peeps.
  • Remove the measuring cup from the microwave and add the shelled pistachios to the measuring cup and microwave on high heat for 3 minutes. Do NOT touch the mixture, it's flipping hot!
  • Remove the measuring cup from the microwave and add butter and vanilla, it may bubble up, it's okay, just stir until well combined. Place back in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Again, do not touch it, this stuff is piping hot.
  • Add the baking soda to the measuring cup and mix for about 20 to 30 seconds while the foaming slows down. Once it's all settled you can pour it onto an ungreased cookie sheet, or large pan. Smooth out with a scraper or the back of a spoon. I spray the back of a spoon with non-stick spray then smooth mine out that way. If desired you can toss some demerara sugar over top of the surface. Allow the candy to cool completely.
  • Cut with a knife or use a toffee hammer to break the peanut brittle into pieces. You can eat it right away or store it in airtight container.
  • Serve with a big old candy loving smile!

Notes

Recipe adapted slightly from Patsy Catsos Peanut Brittle

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Toodles! xx

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Comments

  5. Liz says

    This is the week I need to visit you!!!I know your counters are covered with all sorts os fabulous #ChristmasWeek sweets. I love love that you made pistachio brittle!!! YUM!

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  7. Gina M (Wild Orchid) says

    I love making pumpkin cheesecake!

    Entered the Rafflecopter as “Wild Orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply

  8. Tricia says

    Every year I make chocolate espresso snowcaps for our family cookie swap and then my go-to holiday party dessert is a pumpkin gingerbread trifle!

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  28. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    Pistachio Brittle sounds seriously tempting!! This would be a great food gift – and I loooove pistachios. This is going to happen in my kitchen very soon!! 🙂

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  30. Tracy Spangler says

    Kabocha Squash Fudge and White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Thank you for this Amazing giveaway & Merry Christmas!

    Reply

  31. Dana says

    Fudge! We always made it the traditional way but this year I’m gonna try something new, there’s so many varieties.

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    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Thanks so much Colleen. I have to find every excuse possible to pull out that toffee hammer. It cracks me up every time I use it. It’s just too cute for words.

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  34. Kirsten says

    Kim,
    I too am smitten with that hammer. Your photos are just BEYOND when I see that hammer!
    What I’m thinking about, because that’s where my mind goes these days, is that this would be an awesome treat for a Christmas outside of winter time. Perhaps, like, when the service member returns from a deployment or something. The idea that I could be making a Christmas treat without turning on the oven when it’s hot out really appeals.
    Thanks for hosting ChristmasWeek–I love the opportunity to break out of of the Beet Routine and share some family recipes!

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  36. Missy says

    Pistachio brittle is delicious! I love the microwave recipes because they are way easier. I always somehow burn the stovetop version despite being super careful.

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  37. Mandy Shannon says

    Well since I’ve perfected (tooting my horn hahaha) sweet potato pie, it has quickly become my favorite holiday treat! But I still love making fudge, divinity, brittle, and cakes and pies galore ♡

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  42. Sandra says

    I can’t believe I have never, ever made brittle before! I’m going to have to add this to my “bucket list!” Yours is perfect! You can almost hear it “snap” from just looking at it.

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  43. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    Like Sandra, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve never made brittle yet. When I do, it’s definitely going to be pistachio – my favorite type of nuts. And I may just have to travel north to visit you so I can borrow your hammer for pic – so adorable!

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