Description
Learn how to make classic peanut brittle at home with this easy recipe. Crunchy, sweet, and packed with peanuts, this homemade candy is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raw peanuts (shelled and skin-on or off)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until boiling.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in peanuts and cook until golden brown.
- Finish Brittle: Remove from heat, mix in butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Spread mixture on the baking sheet.
- Cool and Break: Let cool, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Work quickly when pouring the hot brittle to prevent it from hardening in the pan.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
