peanut brittle
This is real, old-fashioned peanut brittle. I've used this recipe for decades and it always turns out great. For the adventurous, add some Maldon salt or cayenne pepper as soon as it's spread in the pan. It makes a great Christmas gift.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Yield: About 2 lbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 cups shelled raw peanuts
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
How To Make peanut brittle
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Step 1In a 1 1/2 to 2 quart uncoated saucepan, combine sugar and syrup; cook over low heat until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees F.
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Step 2Add peanuts and cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F.
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Step 3Remove from heat and stir in soda, water and vanilla.
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Step 4Spread mixture onto a warm, buttered 15"x10"x1" jelly roll pan. Allow to cool, then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
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