Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Peanut Brittle with this easy recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or as a thoughtful homemade gift!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Boil until it reaches 300°F.
- Add Peanuts and Butter: Stir in peanuts, then quickly add butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
- Spread Mixture: Pour hot mixture onto baking sheet and spread thinly. Let cool.
- Break and Store: Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Work quickly after adding baking soda.
- For a salty-sweet version, use salted roasted peanuts and omit extra salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
