JALAPENO PEANUT BRITTLE

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Jalapeno peanut brittle is a spicy twist to the classic snack. Light, crispy, loaded with peanuts with a hint of heat and with mild jalapeno flavors.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup jalapenos (remove pith and seeds-finely chopped)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted and shelled/red skin or blanched)
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a sheet pan, and a spatula. And set aside.
  • Over medium heat in a sauce pan add butter and chopped jalapeno.
  • Saute until jalapeno becomes soft and tender.
  • Then stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water. And bring to rolling boil.
  • Then reduce the heat to medium-low. And cook till it reaches 300 degree Farenheit in candy thermameter or 'hard crack' stage(the stage when the sugar droplets turn to hard balls when dropped into a bowl of water).
  • Add peanuts, baking soda.
  • Whisk fast until peanuts combined with the syrup and quickly pour over the greased pan.
  • Spread the mixture over 1/2 inch thickness using the spatula.
  • Allow it to cool down for 20 minutes. And break into small pieces.
  • Enjoy them as snack or with other desserts.

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