As the fragrant aroma of roasting peanuts fills your kitchen, you get a taste of the sweet satisfaction that comes with making something delicious with your own hands. Homemade Peanut Brittle is one of those classic recipes that’s sure to delight and impress family and friends alike. Not only is it fun and easy to make, it’s also a great way to add a special touch to any occasion.
Homemade Peanut Brittle is the quintessential holiday treat! As the combination of sugar and peanuts creates a delicious and nostalgic taste, the process of making it helps build holiday spirit. With simple ingredients, easy instructions, and plenty of stirring, you can create the perfect Homemade Peanut Brittle in no time! In the end, you can be sure it’s a treat that everyone will enjoy.
Get ready for a scrumptious journey that’s sure to make your taste buds jump for joy.
What is Homemade Peanut Brittle?
Homemade Peanut Brittle is a classic, sweet and crunchy treat often associated with memories of holidays, festive gatherings, and family traditions. It is a culinary creation that stimulates the senses with its pleasing texture and distinct flavors. Each bite offers a delightful blend of the salty, nutty richness of peanuts enveloped in a hard, sugary candy. The homemade aspect enhances its appeal, indicating it’s crafted with care, love, and personal touch rather than being mass-produced.
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Light corn syrup
- Water
- Butter
- Dry roasted peanuts
- Baking Soda
How to make Homemade Peanut Brittle
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil.
Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 15-25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 280°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard but pliable strand.
Stir in peanuts; continue cooking, stirring constantly, 10-12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 305°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard brittle strand.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
Pour mixture immediately onto prepared baking sheet; spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely.
Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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Homemade Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup butter cut into chunks
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil.
- Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 15-25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 280°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard but pliable strand.
- Stir in peanuts; continue cooking, stirring constantly, 10-12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 305°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard brittle strand.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
- Pour mixture immediately onto prepared baking sheet; spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely.
- Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
