Description
A classic old-fashioned peanut brittle recipe that’s crispy, sweet, and packed with peanuts. Perfect for holiday treats or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Grease a large baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and insert a candy thermometer. Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts, salt, butter, and vanilla.
- Add baking soda and stir well (mixture will foam).
- Immediately pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread thinly.
- Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Work quickly once the mixture reaches 300°F.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: peanut brittle, homemade candy, old fashioned recipe, sweet treat