How to Make Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle is a classic candy recipe that has been a favorite for generations. This sweet and crunchy treat is made with simple ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, and butter, and it's perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or for giving as a homemade gift.

From its humble origins as a homemade snack to its place as a beloved treat at holiday gatherings, peanut brittle has stood the test of time. Its combination of caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts creates...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup white corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups raw peanuts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 1/4 pounds

  • Spray two cookie sheets with non-stick spray coating.
  • In a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to boiling and add peanuts. Cook until peanuts become golden in color and syrup mixture beads off nuts when raised out of pan. Quickly mix in the salt and baking soda until well blended.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets. Allow mixture to spread on it's own. Cool completely, and break into pieces. Store in air-tight container or plastic bag.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg