Easy Old Timey Peanut Brittle
By
Joan Harrell
@AntiqueChick
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Mom always made this in the cast iron skillet on cold winter nights. When the weather was damp & rainy it didn't do well. As kids we would fight over who was gonna make the magic when you added the baking soda.
I suggest you put everything in the skillet and don't turn it on until you have measured out the baking soda (set aside) & buttered the cookie sheet. Things will go alot smoother if you are prepared!!
Hope you enjoy!
I suggest you put everything in the skillet and don't turn it on until you have measured out the baking soda (set aside) & buttered the cookie sheet. Things will go alot smoother if you are prepared!!
Hope you enjoy!
Rating:
★★★★★ 3 votes
Comments:
Serves:
8 unless you're really greedy!
Prep:
30 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Ingredients
- Dash
- salt
- 1/2 c
- white corn syrup
- 1 c
- sugar
- 2 c
- raw peanuts (shelled or not it's up to you)
- 1/4 c
- water
- 1 1/2 tsp
- baking soda
How to Make Easy Old Timey Peanut Brittle
- 1Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the baking soda in a heavy skillet & cook until the peanuts start to pop & mixture begins to brown. Stir often so all the peanuts cook evenly. On my stove it will cook about 20 minutes on 6 1/2 from the time I turn it on.
- 2The peanuts pop open about the time the syrup turns a carmel color. Then take off the heat & add the baking soda. Stir quickly & mix well. Pour & spread out evenly on a greased cookie sheet.
- 3When cool break up into pieces as desired. Eat & enjoy!!
