Homemade Peanut Brittle
A classic homemade peanut brittle recipe sweet, buttery, and full of crunchy peanuts.
Equipment
- Candy thermometer
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking sheet (lined with parchment or greased)
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup roasted peanuts unsalted or lightly salted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your tools. Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper so your brittle doesn’t stick.
- Make the syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and ¼ cup water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage).
- Add peanuts. Stir in the peanuts and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
- Add butter, salt, and baking soda. Quickly stir in butter, salt, and baking soda. The mixture will foam up that’s what makes it airy!
- Spread and cool. Immediately pour the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Use a greased spatula to spread it into a thin layer. Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Be sure to have all your ingredients ready before starting this recipe moves quickly once it reaches temperature.