peanut brittle

4 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Aug 12, 2024

Only five ingredients. My grandmother on my Dad's side let me put the candy thermometer in to check the temp. She was confident I wouldn't burn myself.....made me so proud! This makes about a pound. Servings size depends on the eater!

prep time
cook time 17 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups raw peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make peanut brittle

  • Step 1
    Combine the sugar and syrup in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down any sugar crystals from the sides of the pan.
  • Step 2
    Add the peanuts; cook, stirring occasionally until hard-crack stage (300º F). Remove from heat and stir in butter and baking soda.
  • Step 3
    Pour onto a buttered baking sheet, spreading thin. Cook and break into pieces. Enjoy immediately or store in an air tight container.

Discover More

Category: Candies
Keyword: #peanut
Keyword: #brittle
Keyword: #candy
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Nuts

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