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Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe
Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle is a crispy, crunchy homemade candy loaded with roasted peanuts in a buttery, sweet candy coating. It's the best peanut brittle EVER and perfect for homemade gift-giving.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 619 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted butter cubed
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat, or butter it well.
- In a large, heavy bottomed pan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the temperature reaches 280°F on a candy thermometer.
- Add the butter and peanuts and continue to cook, stirring constantly another 7-10 minutes until the temperature reaches 300°F.
- When the candy reaches 300°F, immediately remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla, stirring vigorously to combine.
- Immediately pour the hot brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, then tilt and jiggle the sheet to help it spread covering the entire pan from corner to corner.
- Let the peanut brittle set until completely hard, then use a mallet or back of a spoon to crack the brittle into chunks or bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- If using salted peanuts, omit the salt in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
619kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
1418IU
(28%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 619
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 619kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 1418IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.