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Microwave Peanut Brittle
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle is real authentic peanut brittle made in just minutes in the microwave ~ this easy homemade candy is a game changer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spanish peanuts, raw
- 1 cup regular white sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Set oven to 200F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or sheet of parchment paper. Put the pan in the oven to warm. Note: warming the pan helps your brittle spread more easily later.
- Place the peanuts in a single layer on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes to roast them. Set aside.
- Put the sugar and corn syrup in a large microwave safe glass bowl. A large 8 cup pyrex measuring cup works well. Stir to combine. Note: the mixture will be very thick, just stir a bit to get the mixture somewhat combined.
- Microwave (on full power) for 3 minutes, then stir again and scrape down the bowl. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
- Add the butter and peanuts and stir.
- Put back in the microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Quickly mix in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will foam up and lighten in color.
- Immediately turn out the mixture onto the warmed baking sheet. Spread the candy out with a flat spreading knife (I buttered it lightly) as evenly and thinly as you like. Don't worry about getting it symmetrical or neat. The warm pan should keep the brittle fluid enough to spread. Note: To keep the texture airy, use a light touch when spreading the hot mixture onto the pan and allow it to settle naturally. Working it too much will pop the bubbles that form when the baking soda reacts, which gives the brittle its light, crisp texture.
- Let the candy sit at room temperature until completely cool and hard, maybe 30 minutes or so, and then slice or break into pieces.
- Store the candy loosely covered in foil at room temperature, or in cellophane bags for gifting.
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Notes
- Please be extra careful when working with molten candy. Keep children and pets away while you work.
- *I adapted my recipe from Cooks.com
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.