Confectionery | Vegetarian

Peanut Brittle

N/A Allergens: Peanuts, Soy
Peanut Brittle

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae (for peanuts)
  • Primary Cuisine American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Peanuts, Sugar

¿Qué es Peanut Brittle?

Peanut brittle is a hard, crunchy candy made from caramelized sugar and peanuts, typically spread thin and broken into pieces.

¿A qué sabe Peanut Brittle?

Peanut Brittle tiene un sabor sweet, nutty, caramelized con aromas toasted peanut, caramel.

Taste
Sweet, Nutty, Caramelized
Texture
Hard, Brittle, Crunchy
Aroma
Toasted peanut, Caramel
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 28g
Calories475 kcal
Total Fat22.5g
Saturated Fat3.5g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein12.5g
Total Carbohydrate60g
Dietary Fiber2.5g
Total Sugars45g
Calcium40mg
Iron1.5mg
Potassium250mg

El Secreto del Chef

To prevent chewiness, ensure your sugar reaches a true hard crack stage (150-155°C) and add a pinch of baking soda just before adding nuts to achieve a lighter, more delicate crumb.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Peanut Brittle

El mejor sustituto para Peanut Brittle es Toffee, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar crunch and caramel flavor; good for snacking.

Sustitutos para Peanut Brittle con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Toffee Mejor 1:1 Similar crunch and caramel flavor; good for snacking.
Caramelized Pecans 1:1 Provides nuttiness and sweetness with a slightly softer texture.
Peanut Clusters 1:1 Similar peanut flavor and sweetness, but softer and chunkier.
Hard Candy 1:1 For crunch and sweetness, if peanuts are not required.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Peanut Brittle

  1. Look for fresh brittle with clear, not cloudy, caramelized sugar and whole peanuts.
  2. Store in an airtight container.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Peanut Brittle?

  • Coffee
  • Ice Cream
  • Chocolate
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Yogurt

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Peanut Brittle?

Sweet, Nutty, Caramelized Toasted peanut, Caramel

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Peanut Brittle?

El mejor sustituto es Toffee (1:1). Similar crunch and caramel flavor; good for snacking.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Peanut Brittle?

Look for fresh brittle with clear, not cloudy, caramelized sugar and whole peanuts. Store in an airtight container.

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