Ingredients for Mom's Easy Peanut Brittle
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Baking Soda
- Spanish Peanut
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How to Make Mom's Easy Peanut Brittle
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F on a candy thermometer). This will take about 8-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove from heat and immediately stir in 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter. Add 1 ½ cups roasted, unsalted peanuts (or more, to your preference!). Stir until the peanuts are evenly coated and the mixture is a light golden brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto two 12-inch buttered pizza pans. Gently spread it out to an even thickness using a spatula or the back of a spoon (don't spread too thin).
- Let the brittle cool completely and harden, about 30-45 minutes. Once completely cool, break into pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
248g
Fat
7g
Carbs
28g
