How To Make Mom’s Best Peanut Brittle Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 cup of unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
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Add in the peanuts and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and baking soda. The mixture will foam up, so be careful.
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Pour the peanut brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer using a spatula.
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Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely, then break it into pieces.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 47g
- Protein : 6g
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