Jelly Belly Candy Brittle Posted by Marla 12/18/2001 9:10 am
1 1/2 cups Jelly Belly gourmet beans, favorite flavors 1/2 cup red hot candies 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup Karo light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda
Spread candies evenly on greased aluminum foil. Grease sides of large saucepan.
Combine corn syrup, water and sugar over medium heat; stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. (Wash down sides of pot with water to prevent crystallization.) Using a candy thermometer, bring candy to hard crack stage. Test using ice water, a drop of the now-golden candy should remain brittle when removed from water. Remove from heat and add butter and salt. Add baking soda; stir until it dissolves and stops foaming. Pour syrup over candy. Using a spatula, pull syrup evenly and thinly over candy. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
