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homemade old fashioned peanut brittle
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Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Recipe

This old-fashioned Peanut Brittle is light and airy, super buttery and chock full of crunchy peanuts.  It’s a simple homemade candy that everyone loves and takes just a few minutes to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 people
Calories: 334kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups Light Corn Syrup
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 cups Peanuts raw
  • ½ cup Butter
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, stirring as needed.
  • Add the peanuts and stir frequently until the temperature reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Stir just until combined then immediately pour as evenly as possible onto a large buttered baking sheet. Do not spread.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature (at least 30 minutes) then break into 2" pieces using your fingers.
  • Serve immediately or store in a cool place in a covered container. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg