Holiday Peanut Brittle Recipe
Looking for the perfect sweet and savory treat to satisfy your cravings? Dive into the delightful world of homemade Peanut Brittle, where crispy perfection meets the irresistible allure of roasted peanuts!
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Foil
- Non-stick spray
- 4-6 quart stockpot
- Long wooden spoon
- Candy thermometer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Heat-resistant gloves or mitts
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 c sugar
- 1 c light corn syrup
- 1 c water
- ΒΌ t salt
- 16 oz raw Spanish peanuts
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 2 t vanilla
- 1 t baking soda
Instructions
Directions:
- Prepare a sheet pan covered in foil and spray with a light layer of non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a 4-6 quart stock pot, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Use a long wooden spoon to combine. Place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan.
- Heat over medium heat and do not stir.
- Once the mixture reaches 234 degrees, add in the peanuts. Stir well to combine.
- Continue to stir frequently. The peanuts will scorch if they sit too long without moving.
- Once the mixture reaches 270 degrees, add in the butter. Continue to stir constantly.
- Once the mixture reaches 290 degrees, remove from the heat.
- Work quickly to add in the vanilla and baking soda. Stir vigorously to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. The brittle will begin to set as it cools, so have your items ready to expedite the process.
- Once the brittle is cool, break it into pieces.
Notes
To properly place the thermometer - clip it to the side of the pan so that it is not touching the bottom or side of the pan and the tip is in the mixture.