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Classic Peanut Brittle

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A simple recipe for crunchy, homemade peanut brittle, perfect for candy-making season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups roasted, salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the hard-crack stage.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter until melted.
  5. Quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up.
  6. Stir in the peanuts until they are evenly coated.
  7. Pour the mixture immediately onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it thinly with a heatproof spatula or the back of a spoon.
  8. Let the brittle cool completely until hard.
  9. Once cool, break the brittle into pieces.

Notes

  • Ensure your candy thermometer is accurate.
  • Work quickly once the baking soda is added, as the mixture hardens fast.
  • For a smoother brittle, you can lightly grease your spatula or spoon.

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