Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanuts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Ensure all ingredients are measured before you begin. Grease a large baking sheet with edges and set it aside.
2. In a heavy, 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt over medium heat.
3. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture boils, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Add the peanuts, then attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan. Continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until the thermometer reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (150 to 155 degrees C). Avoid excessive stirring, as it may cause the brittle to become grainy.
5. Take the saucepan off the heat. Rapidly incorporate the butter and baking soda, then immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using two forks, quickly lift and stretch the mixture into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Allow it to cool until completely hardened, a minimum of 30 minutes.
6. Use a mallet to break the cooled peanut brittle into delectable pieces.
7. Enjoy your homemade peanut brittle!

Nutrition

• Calories: 144 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 132 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g