Ginger Pecan Brittle with Chocolate Drizzle

This ginger and pecan brittle with chocolate drizzle is simple to make and is a perfect edible Christmas gift or at any time of year. Try this easy brittle recipe!

Commissioned post.

I love giving DIY foodie gifts at Christmas. Obviously I get into my kitchen any chance I get, but I especially like cooking at Christmastime.

Growing up, my sister and I spent so much time in the kitchen with my parents doing Christmas baking.

I have such fond memories of pricking shortbread with a fork, making gingerbread cookies and stirring the Christmas pudding.

This Ginger and Pecan Brittle recipe is really easy to make and is perfect to pop into a pretty bag or jar and tie up with ribbon to give as a gift. It would be lovely in a hamper, in a stocking or on it’s own.

The rich, buttery toffee is infused with crystallised ginger (candied ginger) and crunchy, perfumed pecans. It’s crisp and delicate, and perfect with a liberal drizzle of milk chocolate.

Taking a bite, you get a hit of crunchy pecan, the odd burst of spicy crystallised ginger and smooth milk chocolate against the crispy, buttery brittle.

Cook’s Tips

• Use a high-sided pot, so you don’t get splattered by molten-hot sugar.
• You’ll also need a food thermometer.
• Measure all ingredients before starting – it’s a quick process
• Gather all the tools you’ll need before starting
• Line the baking tray with baking paper before starting 
• Make it vegan: use dairy free butter and dairy free chocolate
• Crystallised ginger is also known as candied ginger. It’s dry and hard and coated in sugar. 

How to make Ginger Pecan Brittle

Before you start making the brittle, prepare all of your ingredients and tools. Measure out the ingredients and have them all to hand, so when the sugar syrup is ready, you can tip it all in.

Line the baking tray with parchment in advance and have your Thermapen thermometer to hand.

Then it’s simply a matter of boiling the water, syrup and sugar, then stirring in pecans, butter, ginger and baking soda.

You’ll need to work quickly so the brittle hardens in the baking tray rather than in the pot. Don’t be frightened though – it’s really quite easy to make!

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Ginger Pecan Brittle with Chocolate Drizzle

This ginger and pecan brittle with chocolate drizzle is simple to make and is a perfect edible Christmas gift or at any time of year. Try this quick and easy brittle recipe!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Cooling 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 15

Calories 163kcal

Author Kate @ Veggie Desserts

Ingredients

• 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 170 g (½ cup) golden syrup (light corn syrup)
• 60 ml (¼ cup) water
• Pinch sea salt
• 120 g (1 cup) pecans, roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp chopped crystallised ginger (candied ginger)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature (or dairy free butter to make it vegan)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda baking soda

Instructions

• Line a large baking tray that has sides with baking parchment paper and prepare and measure all ingredients before starting.
• In a large heavy-bottomed high sided saucepan, bring the sugar, syrup, water and sea salt to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Continue stirring and use the Thermapen digital food thermometer to check the temperature until it reaches 150C/300F.
• Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the butter, crystallised ginger and soda. Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared tray and spread it out with a spoon.
• Allow to cool, then cut into pieces.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the brittle and allow to set.
• The ginger pecan brittle can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Perfect for a Christmas gift!

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1% | Vitamin C: 0.1% | Calcium: 0.6% | Iron: 1.1%

Disclosure: This recipe for Ginger Pecan Brittle with Chocolate Drizzle was commissioned by Thermapen. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to mess up my kitchen and write Veggie Desserts.