Peanut Brittles
Crunchy, sweet, and irresistibly nutty, Peanut Brittle is a classic homemade candy that’s perfect for gifting or satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe combines pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, transforming them into a golden, caramelized base packed with roasted peanuts. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for a perfect balance of flavors, the brittle gets its signature airy texture from a quick addition of baking soda. Ready in just 30 minutes of active time, this nostalgic treat hardens into a satisfying snap that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Whether you're crafting it for the holidays or a special occasion, this Peanut Brittle recipe is a delightful blend of simplicity and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Grease a large baking sheet with butter or line it with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Do not stir while it boils. Use a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the unsalted butter, roasted peanuts, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture will bubble and foam as you stir.
Working quickly, pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a greased spatula to spread it out as thinly as possible.
Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely at room temperature, about 30-40 minutes, until it hardens.
Once cooled, break the brittle into pieces of your desired size. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3664 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.1 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1615 mg | 34% | |
*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.
