Honey Peanut Brittle
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly addictive, this Honey Peanut Brittle is a delightful twist on the classic candy recipe. Enhanced with the natural sweetness of honey, this homemade treat features roasted peanuts enrobed in a golden, buttery caramel base with a hint of vanilla and a light, airy texture from baking soda. Perfect for holiday gifting, snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make brittle comes together in just 30 minutes and yields 12 servings of pure nostalgia. Whether you’re a seasoned candy maker or new to confections, this simple recipe offers a foolproof way to create a perfectly crisp, shatterable texture every time. Serve this honey-sweetened brittle on its own, crush it over ice cream, or package it up as a homemade gift for friends and family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease the surface with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, honey, and water. Place the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, ensuring that the tip is immersed in the mixture but not touching the bottom of the pan.
Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring it further. Continue boiling until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This will take about 10-12 minutes. Be careful to monitor it closely to avoid burning.
Once the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the butter, roasted peanuts, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will foam up, so stir quickly and carefully to combine evenly.
Immediately pour the hot brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula (lightly greased if necessary) to spread it into an even layer while it’s still hot and pliable.
Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until it is fully hardened.
Once cooled, break the brittle into pieces of your desired size using your hands or a knife.
Store the Honey Peanut Brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1144 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
