Sugar-Free Classic Peanut Brittle
Indulge in the nostalgia of a homemade treat without the guilt with this Sugar-Free Classic Peanut Brittle recipe! Perfectly crunchy and packed with roasted peanuts, this healthier twist on the traditional candy uses granulated erythritol as a sugar substitute, making it diabetic-friendly and ideal for low-carb diets. The recipe offers simple preparation and relies on essential pantry ingredients like butter, vanilla extract, and baking soda to achieve the signature caramelized taste and airy texture without refined sugar. Just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking yield a batch of golden, perfectly sweet peanut brittle that’s ideal for parties, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth. With its irresistible crunch and sugar-free ingredients, this dessert proves that classic flavors can still align with healthy living!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated erythritol
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated erythritol and water. Stir to dissolve the erythritol completely.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage, around 300°F (149°C). Be very attentive as the temperature can rise quickly past this point.
Once the mixture reaches 300°F, quickly remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until completely melted and incorporated.
Add the baking soda, stirring quickly to mix. The mixture will bubble up and become foamy.
Immediately fold in the roasted, unsalted peanuts until they are evenly coated with the erythritol syrup.
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature until it hardens, about 30 minutes.
Once set, break the peanut brittle into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2590 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
