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Peanut Brittle Tips
- Heat the corn syrup, water and sugar in a saucepan until melted, stirring constantly.
- Heat the mixture to 300 degrees so it will reach the hard crack stage.
- Ensure you stir in the baking soda thoroughly to "puff" the brittle up.
- Spread the brittle onto greased baking pans, "pulling" it with forks to the desired thickness.
- Let the brittle cool for 30 to 60 minutes before breaking it into pieces.
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Peanut Brittle Tips
- Heat the corn syrup, water and sugar in a saucepan until melted, stirring constantly.
- Heat the mixture to 300 degrees so it will reach the hard crack stage.
- Ensure you stir in the baking soda thoroughly to "puff" the brittle up.
- Spread the brittle onto greased baking pans, "pulling" it with forks to the desired thickness.
- Let the brittle cool for 30 to 60 minutes before breaking it into pieces.
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- by Denise Ryan
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Introduction
- If you crave the delectable combination of salty and sweet, peanut brittle is the ideal candy for you. Create this crunchy blend of peanuts and caramelized sugar to enjoy as a satisfying snack.Kitchen Hints and Tips: Caramelized Sugar You can also wrap batches in colorful cellophane to hand out as inexpensive holiday gifts.
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What You'll Need
- Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Equipment
- Stove or microwave
- Heavy saucepan or microwaveable dish
- Candy thermometer
- spatula
- 2 10 x 15 inch baking pansOrganic Kingdom: Baking Pans
- Forks
- NOTE: If using the microwave method, halve the ingredients for easier manageability.
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Stovetop Method
- Bring all of these ingredients and tools to the stove since the cooking process goes rather quickly once the sugar has melted.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the temperature reaches 305 degrees.YouTube Video: Making Fresh Peanut Brittle (Time: 2:06)
- Add the butter, stirring until melted.Betty Crocker: Peanut Brittle
- Stir in the salt and peanuts with a spatula, distributing them evenly.The Nut Factory: Peanut Brittle
- Take the pan off the heat and quickly add the baking soda, stirring until it's well incorporated.All Recipes: Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
- Press the mixture onto greased baking pans with a spatula.Recipe Goldmine: Peanut Brittle
- -Use forks to stretch the brittle before it cools if you want it thinner and crispier.Baking911: Candy Brittle
- Let the brittle cool for up to one hour before breaking it into pieces.Family Fun: Near Instant Peanut Brittle
- Store cooled peanut brittle in an airtight container to keep it from sticking.Kitchen Link: Barb's Peanut Brittle
- YouTube Video: Make Fresh Peanut Brittle (Time: 2:06)
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Microwave Method
- Using your microwave is a fast and easy way to make this traditional treat.
- Grease the baking sheet.Epicurious: Microwave Peanut Brittle
- Combine 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl.Old Recipe Book: Microwave Peanut Brittle
- Microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes, until mixture is bubbly.All Recipes: Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle
- Stir in 1 tablespoon butter.Peanut Van: Microwave Peanut Brittle
- Microwave on high for 2 more minutes.Peanut Van: phttp://peanutvan.com.au/recipe22.htm Microwave Peanut Brittle]
- Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda until mixture is foamy.All Recipes: Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle
- -The more you stir, the darker the finished peanut brittle will be.HowToDoThings.com: How to Make Holiday Candy
- Spread the mixture onto the greased baking sheet.
- Let cool completely.
- Break the brittle into pieces once the mixture has cooled.About.com: Candy's Microwave Peanut Brittle
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Tips and Tricks
- Practice with your cooking techniques and timing to find the best-tasting blend. These tips should ease the process.
- Ensure you cook the brittle to the hard crack stage so it won't be too soft or overcooked.Exploratorium: The Science of Candy Hard Crack Stage
- Consider warming the peanuts before adding them to the mixture so they won't reduce the sugar temperature.Pastry Sampler: Pastry Questions and Answers
- Grease your baking sheet before you start mixing the peanut brittle so you can pour the brittle mixture onto it as soon as it's ready.About.com: Candy's Microwave Peanut Brittle
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Variations
- Play around with a variety of ingredients to create crunchy peanut brittle with a variety of sweet, spicy and savory taste sensations.
- Coat the peanuts in cayenne and cinnamon for peanut brittle with added kick.Food Network: Alton Brown's Peanut Brittle Recipe
- Add vanilla bean and chocolate for a deluxe touch.Food Network: Jacques Torres' Peanut Brittle Recipe
- Add peanut butter for a nuttier flavor.Ultimate Christmas Page: Peanut Butter Brittle
- Substitute margarine for butter if you want a version with less cholesterol.Fudge Mail: Peanut Brittle
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Additional Peanut Brittle Recipes
- Recipe Tips: Peanut Brittle Recipes
- Recipezaar: Ann's Crunchy Peanut Brittle
- Epicurious: Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle
- Andrea's Recipes: Mom's Peanut Brittle
- NYMag.com: Peanut Brittle