- VE
- VN
- GF
- LC
Peanut Brittle
Indulge in the sweet and salty delight of homemade peanut brittle, where sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts come together to create a crunchy, caramelized treat. Perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!), this classic candy is easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare a large (10"x15") rimmed cookie sheet by covering it in butter.
- Step 2
Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large heavy saucepan.
- Step 3
Cook the mixture at medium heat until it reaches hard crack stage (300℉) according to a candy thermometer.
- Step 4
Reduce heat to low and add peanuts, cooking slowly for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Step 5
Increase the heat to medium during the last 2 minutes of cooking to give the candy a golden color.
- Step 6
Right before removing from the heat, add the baking soda and combine well.
- Step 7
Pour the mixture carefully onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.
- Step 8
Let it cool completely (for at least one hour) and then break it into bite-sized pieces.
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