Jelly Bean Brittle
Colorful and crunchy, this Jelly Bean Brittle is a fun twist on a classic treat - perfect for parties, gifts, or sweet snacking anytime!
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
- clean dish towel
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bag of miniature jelly beans
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter not margarine
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray. Spray a spatula with cooking spray as well. Set both aside.
- Spread the jelly beans in an even layer over the prepared baking sheet.
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, mix the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Do not stir. Boil for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the syrup turns golden and reaches the hard crack stage.*
- Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully stir in the butter, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will foam up. Keep stirring for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it turns shiny.
- Quickly pour the hot mixture over the jelly beans and spread it with the greased spatula.
- Let the brittle cool completely. Once it has hardened, invert it onto a clean work surface.
- Turn the brittle out onto a clean dish towel and peel off the foil, then break the brittle into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve right away or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Hard crack stage: To test without a thermometer, drop a bit of the syrup into cold water. If it forms hard, brittle strands, it’s ready.
- Work quickly: Once the mixture is poured, spread it fast - brittle hardens in seconds.
- Use cooking spray: Spray your spatula and foil well to prevent sticking.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid humidity.
- Gifting idea: Wrap pieces in cellophane bags or tuck them into Easter baskets for a festive treat!
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
