peanut brittle

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This super easy seven-ingredient Peanut Brittle is made on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes. This tasty treat is the ultimate sweet and salty combination, and it will remind you of the brittle that grandma used to make.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For peanut brittle

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 c
    salted roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make peanut brittle

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Cover a baking sheet that has at least a 1/2-inch rim with aluminum foil. Coat the aluminum foil with butter and place in the oven to warm.
  • 2
    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 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.
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    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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