Mixed Nut Brittle

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   Line two baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper.

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   Combine the water and sugar in a large nonstick heavy-bottomed sauce pan over medium-high heat.

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   Stir to dissolve the sugar, 4 to 5 minutes.

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   Add the corn syrup, cane syrup, and salt, and stir constantly and slowly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 2 minutes.

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   Continue stirring until the mixture reaches between 225 degrees F and 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

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   Add the nuts and continue stirring until the mixture reaches 290 degrees F. Remove the pan from the heat.

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   Add the butter and baking soda and stir until the butter is completely melted, about 1 minute.

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   Pour the mixture onto the baking sheets, being careful as it is very hot, and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.

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   Let cool completely.

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    Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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    Will keep for up to 2 weeks.

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    Give the candy as gifts in either decorative tins, boxes or wrapped in cellophane paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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