Peanut Brittle Recipe: Discover the Secrets to Perfection!
A delightful and crunchy peanut brittle recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 pound 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups unsalted peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and let it cook until it reaches a golden amber color.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanuts, salt, vanilla, and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Allow it to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot sugar as it can cause burns.
- Store the brittle in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg