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Homemade Peanut Brittle

Michelle
A classic homemade peanut brittle recipe sweet, buttery, and full of crunchy peanuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Servings 12

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.
Keyword Homemade Peanut Brittle