Grandma's Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a delicious treat that is perfect to make around the holidays. It's a sugary combination that's generously dotted with peanuts for some added crunch!
Servings: 150 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup hot water
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
- Butter a 10 x 15-inch pan on all sides and the bottom, and set it aside.
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and hot water in a 4-quart heavy-bottom kettle. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and bring it to a temperature of 250°F. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, ½ cup hot water
- Once at 250°F, add in raw peanuts and unsalted butter. Raw peanuts are a must with this recipe as they have a longer cooking time at high heat. Once the peanuts are added, stir the mixture continuously so no peanuts scorch on the bottom. Bring mixture up to 310°F.2 cups raw peanuts, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Once at 310°F, remove from heat and add vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam and grow, so make sure to stir constantly to completely incorporate.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Working quickly, pour into the prepared 10 x 15-inch pan. To keep the brittle light and airy, do not spread or flatten the mixture. Instead, let it flow freely.
- Place in a cool area and leave until completely cooled, about 2-3 hours.
- Once cooled, break into pieces as preferred.
I like using a high-quality instant-read thermometer, but a good candy thermometer fitted on your kettle will work as well.
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Notes
Candy making works best when you employ mise en place (or having everything out and ready to go). This brittle process goes quickly, especially at the end, and is cooked at extremely high temperatures. So, having all items pre-measured, and your 10 x 15-inch pan buttered and ready to go, helps the process go smoothly.
Nutrition
Serving: 11-inch piece | Calories: 29kcal