Peanut Brittle
This classic peanut brittle is a buttery candy made with crunchy peanuts, and has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. This recipe is easy to make with just 30 minutes of prep time and 9 pantry staple ingredients.
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup filtered water
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or flaky salt
Instructions
- Line an 11x17-inch rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper (not wax paper) and set aside.
- Pour the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt into a heavy based, 2-quart saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then continue to cook until the mixture reaches 250°F on a thermometer. Be sure to stir frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent burning.
- Mix in the peanuts, then stir and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F on the thermometer.
- Immediately remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Be careful, as the mixture is very hot and will foam and bubble when you add these other ingredients.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle generously with the coarse sea salt, then allow it to cool completely at room temperature, about 45 minutes.
- Break into pieces with your hands. Enjoy!
Notes
- Makes 14 ounces (416g).
- Measure all ingredients and prep the pan before you start. The recipe moves along quickly, and you'll need everything ready to go.
- Use a candy or instant read thermometer to monitor the temperature as the mixture cooks. Keep a close eye on it!
- Avoid storing peanut brittle in the fridge or in a humid place. High moisture levels will make the brittle weep (get wet and sticky).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (26g) | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
