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Homemade Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a classic holiday treat that is perfect for gift-giving. Whip up a batch of this Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe and enjoy the buttery, sweet, peanut-filled crunchy candy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 509 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 2 1/4 cups dry roasted peanuts unsalted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
- In a large pot, add the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, very carefully add the butter to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 280F degrees, which should take about 15 minutes.
- Add the peanuts to the candy mixture and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring very frequently, until a candy thermometer registers 305F degrees. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda.
- Pour the peanut brittle evenly onto the prepared sheet pan. Spread out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely to room temperature, then break into pieces.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
509kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
473IU
(9%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.