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Peanut Brittle

This recipe for homemade peanut brittle is a buttery, crispy confection loaded with roasted peanuts. Break the brittle into bite sized pieces and serve for a simple yet satisfying dessert, or package up your peanut candy for gift giving.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup butter cut into slices
  • 2 1/4 cups roasted peanuts unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • Place the sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in a large, deep pan. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. This takes about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add the butter to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 280 degrees F. This takes about 15 minutes.
  • Add the peanuts to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly, or until a candy thermometer registers 305 degrees F.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour the peanut mixture evenly onto the sheet pans. Spread to a 1/4 inch layer.
  • Cool, then break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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