Christmas Peanut Brittle Recipe
Peanut brittle is a classic, crunchy candy made by combining sugar, butter, and corn syrup, then cooking it until it reaches a hard crack stage. Roasted peanuts are stirred into the caramelized mixture, which is then poured onto a baking sheet to cool and harden into brittle, creating a deliciously sweet and nutty treat.
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Calories: 260kcal
Servings: 18
Equipment
- 1 Cookie Sheet Pan 9" x 13"
- 1 Parchment Paper
- Candy thermometer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Cup Water
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 12 Ounces Roasted Nuts of your choice
- ⅓ Cup Corn Syrup Dark or Light
Instructions
- Prepare a 9" x 13" sheet pan by lining it with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, or lightly grease with butter.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, butter, and corn syrup.
- Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil.
- Wipe the inside of the pan with a clean brush dipped in cold water to remove any sugar crystals.
- Continue cooking until the caramel reaches 300°F, about 8-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add baking soda, and stir briefly (careful, it may sputter).
- Add the nuts and stir quickly to coat them with the caramel.
- Pour the mixture onto a heat-resistant surface (like Silpat) and smooth with a spatula.
- Let the brittle cool completely (about 40 minutes) and break it into pieces. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg