Peanut Brittle
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Peanut Brittle
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You can make snappy, old-fashioned peanut brittle right in your own kitchen! Today's peanut brittle recipe includes all my best candy making tips so you can have flawless results every time. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cubed (softened preferred) plus additional for greasing pan
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Lightly and evenly grease a jelly roll pan with butter and set aside (keep nearby).
- Measure out your butter, peanuts, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Set these aside but keep them nearby. It’s important to have these ready before you begin as once your candy reaches the necessary temperature you will need to move quickly.
- Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir occasionally, using a damp pastry brush to wipe any sugar crystals from the side of the pot, over medium heat. Continue to cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. This will take time (10 minutes +), don't rush the process by turning up your heat or you will ruin your brittle.
- Once mixture is boiling, attach your candy thermometer (make sure the bottom of the thermometer isn’t touching the bottom of the pot!) and stir occasionally until temperature reaches 250°F (121°C).
- Add peanuts and stir continuously until mixture reaches 305°F (151°C)
- Remove from heat and immediately add butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir well until butter is melted and mixture is well-combined.
- Pour into prepared jelly roll pan and use 2 forks to pull the brittle apart and to help spread evenly (careful, the pan gets very hot very quickly! If you need to move it be sure to use an oven mitt).
- Allow to cool for at least an hour before breaking into pieces and enjoying.
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Notes
- This is the candy thermometer that I use (affiliate)
- Store peanut brittle in an airtight container (for best results use wax or parchment paper to divide pieces as they may stick together) in a dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Peanut Brittle will keep up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1piece
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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