Spread some tasty holiday cheer with this classic Peanut Brittle recipe! You only need a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to whip up the best seasonal salty and sweet treat.This buttery hard candy is a classic treat that’s packed with peanuts and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients:Granulated Sugar,Light Corn Syrup,Unsalted Butter,Dry Roasted Peanuts,Baking Soda
Practice:
1. Lightly grease a large baking sheet (13×18”) with butter. Line it with parchment paper and lightly butter the paper. Measure out and ready all ingredients before you start. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan with tall sides (at least 4 quarts), stir gently to combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Scrape the sides of the pot with a silicone spatula to clean any sugar off the sides. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot, being careful not to let it touch the bottom.
2. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, gently stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, for about 6-10 minutes, or until it reaches 250°F. Immediately add the butter and stir constantly until it melts. Let the mixture return to a boil.
3. Cook for another 12-15 minutes or until the mixture reaches 280°F, then stir in the peanuts. Cook, stirring slowly but consistently, until the temperature reaches 305°F.
4. Remove the pan from heat and immediately add the vanilla and baking soda. Stir well to combine. The baking soda will cause the mixture to bubble up quite a bit, so don’t be alarmed.
5. Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and quickly spread it out in an even, thin layer using a silicon spatula. The brittle should completely cover the sheet pan and be thinner than the peanuts embedded in it.
6. Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature for about 45 minutes before breaking into pieces.
Source:Preppy Kitchen
