Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a classic candy that combines the irresistible crunch of peanuts with a sweet, buttery caramel. Perfect for gift-giving or as a delightful treat to share, this easy-to-make confection captures the essence of homemade goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create your own batch of this delicious treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with butter.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup until fully mixed. Stir occasionally until bubbling.
- Add butter and raw peanuts to the mixture, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda; be cautious as it will bubble up.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour) before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg