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Homemade Maple Peanut Brittle

This homemade maple peanut brittle gives you all the flavor of traditional peanut brittle with a hint of maple flavor. It's the perfect holiday candy and a great addition to your holiday cookie tray. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 576 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups Spanish peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons maple extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat liner and set aside.
  2. In a pot add sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Set over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts to boil.
  3. Once the mixture starts to boil stop stirring and let the mixture boil.
  4. Using a candy thermometer test the mixture (or clip the thermometer to the side of the pot) until it reaches 285 degrees F.
  5. Once it reaches 285 degrees F stir in the peanuts and let the mixture cook for a few minutes longer until it reaches 300 degrees F.
  6. Once it reaches 300 degrees F take the pot off the stove and quickly stir in the maple extract and baking soda.
  7. Pour the mixture out onto the Silpat lined sheet pan and spread out the mixture as thin as you can get it. It will be sticky so it’s ok if it doesn’t get super thin.
  8. Let the mixture cool and then break it into pieces.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 576kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Sodium 445mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 79g (158%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 576

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 576kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 79g 158%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.