Ingredients
24 servings
- •nonstick cooking spray
- •0.75 cup superfine sugar
- •2 tablespoons superfine sugar
- •0.5 cup unsalted butter
- •1 tablespoon water
- •0.5 teaspoon coarse salt
- •0.66666668653488 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)
- •2 cups chopped roasted pistachios
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until butter has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add syrup and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and melted, about 5 minutes.
- Allow mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly. Once mixture reaches 310 degrees F (155 degrees C), remove saucepan from heat. Stir in pistachios, baking soda, and cayenne (mixture will foam).
- Stir until mixture is no longer bubbling and caramel is smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a lightly greased spatula. Let cool until firm, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces.
Nutritional Facts
Per 24 servings
- Calories: 148
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 11g