peanut brittle

Name: PEANUT BRITTLE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 cup(s) light corn syrup; 2 1/2 cup(s) shelled raw peanuts; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) real vanilla extract

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Private Recipe by

Teresa G.

@sokygal

Here, KY

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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yield serving(s)

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For peanut brittle

2 c

granulated sugar
1 c

light corn syrup
2 1/2 c

shelled raw peanuts
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

water
1 tsp

real vanilla extract

How To Make peanut brittle

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.

2
Add peanuts and cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F.
3
Remove from heat and stir in soda, water and vanilla.
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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