Description
A delicious homemade peanut brittle that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup roasted (salted peanuts)
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to boil.
- Add the peanuts, and a candy thermometer, and continue to boil at a gentle boil, until the temperature reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Stir in the butter and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto the parchment lined sheet and carefully smooth into a thin layer.
- Allow the brittle to cool and harden.
- Use a rubber mallet to break the brittle into pieces.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot sugar syrup.
- Using a candy thermometer ensures the perfect temperature for brittle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg