Description
Sweet peanut brittle recipe celebrates classic candy crafted from caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts. Rich golden treat offers crunchy texture with deep nutty flavors you can enjoy as a nostalgic homemade confection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (226.8 g)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to create a smooth, non-stick surface for cooling the brittle.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heating over medium flame and stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Allow the mixture to transform into a golden, bubbling liquid with constant gentle stirring.
- Incorporate butter into the syrup, mixing until completely melted and integrated.
- Fold in peanuts, ensuring each nut gets thoroughly coated with the caramelizing sugar mixture.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches a deep amber color and temperature of 300°F, indicating the perfect caramelization point.
- Swiftly remove the pan from heat and immediately sprinkle baking soda and salt, which will cause the mixture to foam and expand rapidly.
- Quickly pour the hot, aerated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, using a heat-resistant spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer before it hardens.
- Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes until firm and crisp.
- Once solidified, crack the brittle into irregular, bite-sized pieces using your hands or a clean kitchen tool.
Notes
- Ensure precise temperature control using a candy thermometer to achieve the perfect amber color without burning the brittle.
- Quickly spread the mixture on the baking sheet to prevent hardening in the pot, which can make breaking difficult.
- For a healthier twist, substitute corn syrup with honey or maple syrup and use raw or unsalted peanuts to reduce processed sugar content.
- Work in a cool, dry environment to prevent moisture from affecting the candy’s texture and prevent sticky or soft brittle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg