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PEANUT BRITTLE



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Peanut Brittle is a classic buttery and crunchy candy that no one will be able to resist munching on. It's perfect for packaging and giving away during the holidays.

Provided by Melanie Dueck

Categories     Appetizer     Dessert     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white Karo syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter (cubed)
1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line a 10x15 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place sugar, syrup, and water in a 2 quart with candy thermometer attached and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in the butter a little at a time. Let mixture boil, stirring occasionally.
  • When mixture reaches 250 degrees (when you drop a little of it into cold water it forms pliable strands), add the peanuts. Stir constantly for 7-10 more minutes until mixture reaches 300 degrees (when dropped in water it forms brittle strands). Immediately remove from heat, add the vanilla and baking soda, and stir until evenly combined. Pour onto parchment lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
  • Let cool and set. Use a mallet or back of a spoon to crack the brittle into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This sweet and salty peanut brittle has the perfect crunch and sheen. With a little patience, you'll have a delicious brittle to serve to party guests or as an edible gift around the holidays.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings; makes about 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir together the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy/deep-fry thermometer. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then continue to boil until it's golden brown and it reaches 340 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and baking soda until smooth (it will foam and bubble up). Stir in the peanuts until evenly distributed amongst the sugar mixture.
  • Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and quickly smooth with a rubber spatula into a thin and even layer. Let harden uncovered at room temperature until cooled completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

PEANUT BRITTLE



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If you'd like to try making your own candy, this easy peanut brittle recipe is a perfect place to start. While "brittle" is the term for any combination of sugar and water that's heated to the hard crack stage and cooled, it's the addition of salty peanuts that makes this homemade peanut brittle recipe so addictively delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound shelled unroasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F. Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2x12 inches, and keep warm in oven. Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; reserve.
  • Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Stir in butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300°F or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour half the candy mixture onto each cookie sheet; quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

PEANUT BRITTLE



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Here is a recipe for the easiest candy to make: brittle. The only thing even remotely tricky about it is getting the sugar to the tint of brown you want -- not too light, and definitely not too dark, which can happen in a flash. You can use any nut you want with this, but do add some salt if you use unsalted nuts.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, candies, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 4

Butter for greasing pan
2 cups sugar
2 cups roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted, or other nuts
Salt, if using unsalted peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Use a bit of butter to grease a baking sheet, preferably one with a low rim. Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy skillet and turn heat to medium. Stir until smooth, then cook, adjusting heat so that mixture bubbles steadily. Stir occasionally until mixture turns golden brown (which it may do rather suddenly).
  • Stir in the peanuts and a large pinch of salt, if desired. Pour mixture onto greased baking sheet and spread out. Cool for about a half-hour, then break into pieces. (You can score brittle with a knife when it has solidified slightly but not yet turned hard; that way, it will break into even squares.) Store in a covered container for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Jordan Patten

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

PEANUT BRITTLE



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A picture of salty-sweet perfection, brittle is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it alongside coffee or tea for dessert, and save any leftovers for snacking. Peanuts make a classic brittle, but you can substitute cashews or almonds instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Unsalted butter, softened, for baking sheet
2 cups sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, 7 ounces
Vegetable oil, for spatula

Steps:

  • Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and mixture turns golden amber, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanuts. Immediately pour peanut mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces. Brittle can be stored in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.

QUICK PEANUT BRITTLE



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Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Time 7m

Yield Makes 300g

Number Of Ingredients 3

200g caster sugar
100g roasted peanuts
1 tsp sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt the sugar in a medium frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelised - it should be a dark amber colour. Don't stir, as this causes the sugar to crystallise - instead, tilt the pan slowly so the sugar melts evenly.
  • Add the peanuts, stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly and carefully tip onto the prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and leave to cool until set. Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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