Peanut Brittle
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Peanut Brittle
Description
Peanut Brittle combines sugar, light corn syrup, water, and butter cooked to high temperatures to create a glossy candy base. Adding unsalted peanuts provides a roasted nuttiness and crunchy bites throughout the brittle. The mixture reaches 305°F, ensuring it sets solid and crisp. Baking soda is then stirred in to aerate the candy, making it less dense and easier to bite. Poured out on greased baking sheets lined with parchment paper, it cools to a hard, crackling texture with sweet and buttery notes.
The cooking method requires careful temperature monitoring to prevent burning the sugar while developing the right consistency. Patience is key as the candy boils for almost 20 minutes before peanuts and baking soda are added. Once cooled, the brittle can be broken into irregular pieces to enjoy as a snack or dessert addition. It stores well in airtight containers to maintain crispness.
This peanut brittle is a straightforward homemade candy that highlights the balance of sweet caramel and toasted peanuts. Its firm, crunchy texture contrasts nicely with its buttery richness making it a timeless treat for sharing or munching.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups peanuts unsalted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Spray 2 medium (15x10) baking sheets with vegetable oil and line with a parchment paper.
- Add the sugar, corn syrup and water in a large dutch oven on medium heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved (5-8 minutes).
- Add the butter, stirring occasionally until it reaches 280 degrees on a candy thermometer (15-18 minutes).
- Add in the peanuts, stirring nonstop for another 8-10 minutes until it reaches 305 degrees, turn off the heat and mix in the baking soda and immediately pour onto the baking sheets to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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