Fruit and Nut Brittle Recipe

This brittle brings together brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter, cooked to a crisp candy stage, then studded with pistachios and cranberries. You'll need a candy thermometer to track the temperature as the sugar mixture boils and thickens. Once it hits the right point, you stir in a baking soda mixture, which gives the brittle its characteristic airy texture, before spreading it thin to cool. It’s a project that rewards careful temperature monitoring with a satisfyingly snappy treat.