Peanut Brittle
Indulge in the sweet and salty delight of homemade peanut brittle, where sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts come together to create a crunchy, caramelized treat. Perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!), this classic candy is easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Servings 50 Pieces
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sugar
- ⅔ Cup Light Corn Syrup
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Pound Shelled Salted Peanuts about 3¼ Cups
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Instructions
- Prepare a large (10"x15") rimmed cookie sheet by covering it in butter.
- Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large heavy saucepan.
- Cook the mixture at medium heat until it reaches hard crack stage (300℉) according to a candy thermometer.
- Reduce heat to low and add peanuts, cooking slowly for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Increase the heat to medium during the last 2 minutes of cooking to give the candy a golden color.
- Right before removing from the heat, add the baking soda and combine well.
- Pour the mixture carefully onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.
- Let it cool completely (for at least one hour) and then break it into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
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- Make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready so you can add them quickly.
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- Don't stir constantly. Once the sugar and corn syrup start to boil, only stir occasionally.
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- Watch the temperature. Use a candy thermometer for best results.
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- Be patient.
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- Spread quickly and evenly. Pour it onto the prepared pan quickly and spread it out evenly.
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- Cool completely. Let the peanut brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
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- Be careful. Hot sugar can cause severe burns. Always wear oven mitts when making candy.
- Adjust temperature for elevation. The conversion is -1°F for every 500 ft above sea level. If you don’t make the conversion, you’ll overcook your candy.