Lentil & Pistachio Brittle

Directions

1. Line a half sheet tray with a non-stick baking mat.
2. In a deep sauce pan, add sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Clip a candy/sugar thermometer onto the side of the pot.
3. Over medium to low heat, dissolve sugar and bring mixture to a boil.
4. Incrementally add butter to the pot and continue to stir and cook the contents until it reaches a temperature of 280⁰F (140⁰C).
5. Add pistachios and lentils and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the thermometer reaches 305⁰F (150⁰C).
6. Remove the pot from heat and immediately add baking soda and stir.
7. Pour mixture evenly onto prepared sheet tray and allow it to cool in a fridge.
8. Break into pieces and package or serve.