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Peanut Brittle

1 hr 25 min
1 hr prep
25 min cook
Serves 10
Unsaved Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

Serves 10

  • 3 cup(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup
  • 1 cup(s) water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 16 oz raw Spanish peanuts
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large heavy bottom pot. Attach a candy thermometer to the side making sure bulb is not touching bottom of the pot.
  3. Heat mixture over medium-high heat until it's boiling and bring to 275ºF on the thermometer.
  4. Add butter. When melted, add peanuts and stir. Turn heat down to low and cook until mixture reaches 290ºF. Turn off heat.
  5. Add vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Stir until incorporated and color of mixtures lightens.
  6. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet, tilting pan so brittle reaches edges of pan. Set aside to cool completely.
  7. Once set, use a hammer or heavy spoon to crack into snack-size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

108gCarbs
26gFat
12gProtein

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories670
  • Calories
    • 670
  • Total Fat
    • 26g
    • 40%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 5g
    • 25%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 10mg
    • 3%
  • Sodium
    • 990mg
    • 41%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 108g
    • 36%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 4g
    • 16%
  • Total Sugars
    • 103g
  • Protein
    • 12g
  • Vitamin A
    • 2%
  • Vitamin C
    • 0%
  • Calcium
    • 6%
  • Iron
    • 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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