RCI-SN.004.0017.001
Peanut Brittle
Confections is a sugar based hard candy, with peanuts embedded in it.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- granulated white sugar1 cup
- light corn syrup1/2 cup
- salt (omit if using salted peanuts)1/4 teaspoon
- water1/4 cup
- shelled peanuts - raw (roasted may be used1 cupsee Notes, below).
- butter2 tablespoonssoftened
- baking soda (optional1 teaspoonsee Notes, below).
Method
1
Grease a 9" x 12" cookie sheet. Set aside until needed.
2
Over medium heat, in a heavy 2-qt saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water to a boil.
3
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
4
Stir in peanuts. Roasted peanuts can be added at a later stage of cooking to prevent burning.
5
Attach a candy thermometer to pan with tip in sugar mixture.
6
Keep stirring and cooking until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
7
Remove from heat.
8
Stir in butter and baking soda.
9
Pour mixture onto cookie sheet.
10
Using a fork or wooden spoon, spread the mixture evenly across the entire surface of the 9" x 12" cookie sheet.
11
Allow to cool to room temperature.
12
Break peanut brittle into bite size pieces.