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04/22/2011 National Jelly Bean Day Jelly Bean Brittle

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

National Jelly Bean Day is a time to enjoy gobs and gobs of jelly beans. Anyone who loves jelly beans, knows they are not just for Easter. Sure, they are very popular at Easter. But, they are also enjoyed year round. The flavors are limited only by the imagination of candy makers. If you've never enjoyed the multitude of flavors in a box of gourmet jelly beans, the we suggest you head right out to the store and buy some. Jelly beans date back to at least the 1860's. Advertisements promoted sending jelly beans to Union troops fighting in the Civil War. The original candy maker is unknown. Do you know how to celebrate National Jelly Bean Day? We thought so!

List of Ingredients

04/22/2011 National Jelly Bean Day Jelly Bean Brittle


Jelly Bean Brittle


• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2-1/2 cups miniature jelly beans
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda


Recipe



In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cube remaining butter and set aside. Line two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pans with foil; brush with melted butter. Arrange jelly beans evenly in pans.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in cubed butter and salt. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over jelly beans. Spread with a buttered metal spatula. Cool; break into pieces. Yield: 2-1/2 pounds.