If you’ve been looking for a crunchy, sweet treat that fits your keto lifestyle, this one is for you. This keto caramel pecan brittle is buttery, nutty, and seriously addictive.
It tastes like something you’d buy at a fancy candy shop, but it’s completely low carb and sugar free. You won’t believe how good it is.
The caramel comes together in just a few minutes on the stove, and then you fold in the nuts and let everything cool. That’s basically the whole recipe.
Once it hardens, it snaps into perfect little shards that are great for snacking, sharing, or keeping all to yourself.
If you’ve been missing brittle since going keto, this recipe will make your day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tastes Like Real Caramel Brittle – The buttery caramel coating on every nut tastes rich and indulgent just like the traditional sugar-filled version.
Satisfies That Crunchy Sweet Craving – The crispy snap of each shard gives you that satisfying crunch that is so hard to find on a keto diet.
Perfect Keto-Friendly Gift or Party Snack – Break it into beautiful shards and nobody will ever guess this gorgeous brittle is low carb.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1/3 cup Brown Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 cup Pecan Halves
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
How To Make
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown swerve sweetener and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a steady boil and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring, until it darkens slightly and thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Step 3
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Add the pecan halves and sliced almonds, folding them into the caramel until every nut is evenly coated.
Step 4
Pour the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper. Using the back of a greased spatula or spoon, spread it out as thin as possible into a single layer. Work quickly as the caramel will start to set.
Step 5
Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes until it is fully hardened and snaps cleanly when broken.
Step 6
Break the brittle into irregular shards and pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
Stir the Caramel Constantly
Once the butter, Brown Swerve, and heavy cream are all in the pan, do not stop stirring. Swerve-based caramel can go from perfect to scorched very fast because it doesn’t behave exactly like regular sugar.
Keep the heat at a true medium – not medium-high. If you see it bubbling aggressively and turning dark quickly, pull the pan off the heat for a few seconds and lower the temperature a little.
You want a slow, steady boil where you can watch it gradually thicken and darken. Rushing it with higher heat almost always leads to a burnt taste that you can’t fix.
Know When the Caramel Is Ready
The 3 to 4 minute cook time is a good guide, but what you really want to look for is the consistency. When you drag the spoon through the mixture and it leaves a brief trail before filling back in, it’s getting close.
It should coat the back of your spoon and look like a thick syrup. If it still looks thin and watery, give it another minute. If it starts to look grainy or clumpy, you’ve gone too far and the sweetener is crystallizing.
Spread the Brittle Fast
This caramel sets up way quicker than traditional sugar-based caramel. You really only have about 30 to 45 seconds to spread it out before it starts hardening on you.
Have your parchment-lined baking sheet right next to the stove so you don’t waste any time. Grease your spatula or the back of a spoon with a little butter or cooking spray before you start spreading – the caramel won’t stick to it.
Press the nuts down into a thin, even layer as you spread. Thinner brittle gives you that satisfying snap when you break it apart.
More Recipes
- Low Carb Caramel Pecan Clusters
- Keto Pecan Pie
- Low Carb Pecan Pie Bars
- Low Carb Salted Caramel Fudge
- Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different keto sweetener instead of Brown Swerve?
You can use other brown sugar substitutes like Lakanto Golden or a similar erythritol-based brown sweetener. The key is choosing one that has a brown sugar flavor and can caramelize, since that is what gives this brittle its rich, toasty taste.
Avoid using plain granular stevia or liquid sweeteners like monk fruit drops, as they will not thicken into a caramel the same way. The texture and consistency would be completely off.
Keto Caramel Pecan Brittle
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown swerve sweetener and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a steady boil and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring, until it darkens slightly and thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Add the pecan halves and sliced almonds, folding them into the caramel until every nut is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper. Using the back of a greased spatula or spoon, spread it out as thin as possible into a single layer. Work quickly as the caramel will start to set.
- Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes until it is fully hardened and snaps cleanly when broken.
- Break the brittle into irregular shards and pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.