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grandma d's peanut brittle

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Candace Lemings
@mrsCLemings
Port Hudson, LA

My grandmother on my father's side is one of those sweet old ladies that always has cookies or candies ready for when company comes over. Especially around the holiday times!

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(1 rating)
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma d's peanut brittle

  • 1 c
    light corn syrup
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • dash
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    peanuts
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make grandma d's peanut brittle

  • 1
    Cover a cookie sheet with foil and butter the foil. Set aside.
  • 2
    In 6 quart pot, on medium heat, cook syrup, sugar, water and salt to thread stage (280 degrees).
  • 3
    Add vanilla and peanuts; stir.
  • 4
    Add baking soda and turn of heat.
  • 5
    While stirring, move over to your baking sheet; when you've stirred in the baking soda, pour onto buttered foil.
  • 6
    Let cool. Break into pieces to eat/store.
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