Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle Candy
Love peanut brittle candy? This reader-submitted peanut brittle recipe is sweet, crunchy, and perfect for gift-giving.
By Yankee Magazine
Feb 24 2017
Peanut Brittle Candy
Photo Credit : PixabayPeanut brittle candy is an old-fashioned favorite that’s easy to make with the right equipment. We recommend making this peanut brittle recipe on a cool day (humidity can hinder candy-making), and chew slowly — peanut brittle can be deadly on dental work, but we think it’s worth the risk.
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Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 cups peanuts
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for greasing
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons baking soda
Instructions
Grease a large baking sheet with butter and set aside. In a large skillet over low heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until mixture reaches 230 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir in peanuts and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300 degrees. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading as thin as possible. Once cooled, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.