best of show dixie peanut brittle!
This recipe won a blue ribbon for me at the county fair and I have sold many pounds of it! Lot's of people have told me that it's the best, even better than the famous candy store's peanut brittle. It is a buttery, rich and melt in your mouth delight that I found in a newspaper years ago. Please use a heavy light colored saucepan and stir with a wooden spoon. Dark pans make the candy too dark. After adding the baking soda the mixture will be GREY and ugly but never fear it turns beautiful as you spread it in the buttered pan. Hope you make it!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Homemade peanut brittle is the best, and I love how easy this classic recipe is. It's so impressive, people will think you're a professional candy maker when they taste this buttery confection. Place in decorative tins or cellophane bags and you have a lovely hostess gift.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup, light
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups red skin raw Spanish peanuts with skins on
- 2 tablespoons butter (and extra for baking sheet)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
How To Make best of show dixie peanut brittle!
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Step 1Heat sugar, syrup, water, and salt to a rolling boil in a HEAVY 2-quart saucepan. -
Step 2Add peanuts. Reduce heat to low-medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F.)
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Step 3Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly.
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Step 4Pour into a large well-buttered baking sheet, spreading to 1/4 in. thickness.
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Step 5When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds. Cook time varies please be patient!
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