Homemade Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a classic holiday treat that is perfect for gift-giving. Whip up a batch of this Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe and enjoy the buttery, sweet, peanut-filled crunchy candy.
Servings: 12
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 2 1/4 cups dry roasted peanuts unsalted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
- In a large pot, add the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, very carefully add the butter to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 280F degrees, which should take about 15 minutes.
- Add the peanuts to the candy mixture and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring very frequently, until a candy thermometer registers 305F degrees. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda.
- Pour the peanut brittle evenly onto the prepared sheet pan. Spread out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely to room temperature, then break into pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg