PEANUT BRITTLE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup butter cut into slices
• 2 1/4 cups dry roasted peanutsunsalted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
• Place the sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in a large, deep pan. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. 
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. This takes about 6-7 minutes.
• Add the butter to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 280 degrees F. This takes about 15 minutes.
• Add the peanuts to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly, or until a candy thermometer registers 305 degrees F. 
• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda. 
• Pour the peanut mixture evenly onto the sheet pans. Spread to a 1/4 inch layer.
• Cool, then break into pieces and serve

source:https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/peanut-brittle/

Share on Facebook

Share on Twitter

Share on Google+

Share on LinkedIn

Subscribe to receive free email updates: