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Jelly Bean Brittle

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  • Servings: 20
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 20 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 320 grams jelly beans (2-1/2 cups small black jelly beans)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with foil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush over foil. Sprinkle evenly with jelly beans.

  • Step 2: In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in remaining butter and salt; cook until a thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently.

  • Step 3: Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over jelly beans. Spread with a buttered metal spatula. Cool completely.

  • Step 4: Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 pounds.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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