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Brittle, Pecan (D, KLP)
Source: Unknown
Yield: About 2 cups

1/2 lb. pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Dash of allspice
Dash of salt

Boil the sugar, water, butter, and spices to a soft ball stage, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and gradually add the pecans. Stir gently until it turns sugary. Put it all onto waxed paper cookie sheet. Butter hands and pull apart pecans into tiny clusters.

Posted by Pauline Miller

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A