Ann S Crunchy Peanut Brittle Recipe

Ingredients for Ann S Crunchy Peanut Brittle

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• Baking Soda
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Karo Light Corn Syrup
• Raw Peanuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Ann S Crunchy Peanut Brittle

1. In a small bowl, cream together the butter and baking soda. Set aside.
2. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, and continue to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F on a candy thermometer).
4. Remove from heat and carefully stir in the roasted peanuts. Continue to stir constantly until the mixture turns a light amber color (about 5 minutes).
5. Remove from heat. Slowly whisk in the butter mixture and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter or cooking spray. Immediately pour the brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Using a lightly greased spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the brittle to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch).
8. Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature until it hardens.
9. Once completely cool and hard, break the brittle into pieces.
10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.