Homemade Peanut Brittle

An easy-to-make old-fashioned peanut brittle recipe that comes together quickly right on your stovetop. Perfect for gift giving and hostess gifts during the holiday season.

Course dessert/candy

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
1¼ cups salted roasted peanuts
¾ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Cover a baking sheet that has at least a ½-inch rim with aluminum foil. Coat the aluminum foil with butter and place in the oven to warm.
In a heavy 2.5 or more quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Bring the contents to a boil, stirring very frequently to dissolve the sugar. When you reach a boil, add the roasted peanuts and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 300 degrees, stirring constantly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately remove the peanut brittle from the heat and stir in the butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Be careful, as it will foam up and change texture.
Quickly and carefully pour the caramel into a circle or line and tilt to spread the peanut brittle. Let the brittle cool at room temperature before breaking into pieces.

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