peanut brittle

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Here, KY
Updated on Sep 18, 2014

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

  • Step 1
    In a 1 1/2 to 2 quart uncoated saucepan, combine sugar and syrup; cook over low heat until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Add peanuts and cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and stir in soda, water and vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Spread 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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