Peanut Brittle
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Peanut Brittle
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This old fashioned recipe is an easy way to make peanut brittle at home.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups roasted salted peanut
Instructions
- For best results get everything ready before you start!
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Get a large, heavy saucepan and put the sugar, corn syrup and water inside it.
- Measure peanuts, butter, vanilla and baking soda so they are ready to add later.
- Put candy thermometer on the side of the saucepan, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom.
- Put the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until temperature reaches 240 degrees F on the thermometer. Don't be tempted to turn the heat up to make it go faster!
- Add the peanuts and stir constantly until temperature reaches 280 degrees F.
- Add butter and continue to stir constantly until temperature reaches 300 degrees F, which is the hard crack candy stage.
- Once the temperature reaches 300 F take the saucepan off the heat. Add the vanilla extract and baking soda, stirring constantly. The candy will foam up as the baking soda is added.
- The candy syrup is HOT. Be careful during the next step and use oven mitts in case it splashes as you pour. Pour the syrup onto the prepared baking sheet and spread as evenly as possible. Use a spatula or spread it by tilting the cookie sheet. The candy will cool fast, so work quickly.
- Let the peanut brittle cool completely, which will take about 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces, either large or small, depending on how your are packaging the peanut brittle.
Notes
- Store the peanut brittle in an air tight container at room temperature. It will keep for 6-8 weeks. Don't refrigerate it.
- Use parchement paper or a silicone mat to line the baking sheets, not waxed paper.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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