Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle is one that can be made in advance and then stored in an airtight container. I hope you enjoy it. This is a classic recipe that my Aunt Ida made for Christmas.
It does take some time to make, and you will need a candy thermometer. You can pick one up at your local dollar store. You are going to cook it to the hard-crack stage (300 degrees). This is the stage that you cook to for toffee and hard candies. So, it is important to purchase one before you make this recipe.
Peanut Brittle
Equipment
- 2 pans (with edges)
- 1 candy thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup white karo syup
- 2 oz salted butter
- 1 lb. raw peanuts (about 2 3/4 cup)
- 1 TBSP baking soda
- 1 TBSP butter to grease pans
Instructions
- Cook water, sugar and karo syrup to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer
- Add butter and peanuts.
- Continue cooking to 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Take off of heat and add 1 Tablespoon baking soda.
- Stir rapidly for a few seconds until combined.
- Pour on a buttered try or pan (with edge)
- When it starts to set pull it out so it thins.
- Allow to set and then "crack" into pieces.
Notes
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Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
