Peanut Brittle

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Peanut Brittle
Makes: 72 servings
Yield: 2-1/4 pounds
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins to 50 mins
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Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
  • 2
    cups sugar
  • 1
    cup light-colored corn syrup
  • 1/2
    cup water
  • 1/4
    cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 2 1/2
    cups raw peanuts or other coarsely chopped nuts
  • 1 1/2
    teaspoons baking soda, sifted
Directions

1. Butter 2 large baking sheets; set aside. Butter sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan. In pan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and butter. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer registers 275 degrees F, soft-crack stage (about 30 minutes). Stir in nuts; continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 295 degrees F, hard crack stage (15 to 20 minutes more).

2. Remove pan from heat; remove thermometer. Quickly sprinkle baking soda over mixture, stirring constantly. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheets. Use 2 forks to lift and pull candy as it cools. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered up to 1 month. Makes 2-1/4 pounds (72 servings).

Nutrition Facts (Peanut Brittle)
  • Servings Per Recipe 72,
  • Calories 69,
  • Protein (gm) 1,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 10,
  • Fat, total (gm) 3,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 2,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 37,
  • Iron (DV %) 0,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (4)
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barnicole wrote:

I have been making this for years and it's the best brittle ever!

12/24/2011 11:42:22 AM Report Abuse
Rnosha wrote:

This is a great recipe..It has a great peanut and butter flavor... Just make sure your ingredients are fresh..Yes, it takes a while to reach the correct temp but if you use medium heat, it will not burn...Love BHG recipes..

12/4/2010 09:47:15 AM Report Abuse
cmagee41 wrote:

The best I've ever had!

1/4/2010 03:22:18 PM Report Abuse
cecekaboom1 wrote:

It took a little longer for me to reach the different stages of heat/boil and had to cook it over med heat for most of the time, but it turns out great every time I make it.

12/19/2009 05:33:05 PM Report Abuse

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