Old Time Peanut Brittle Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
DishSpeciality
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter1⁄4 Pound
 Peanust1 Pound (raw, unsalted)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Hot water1 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 5912 Calories from Fat 2684

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 316 g486.1%

Saturated Fat 89.2 g446.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 243.8 mg81.3%

Sodium 3327.3 mg138.6%

Total Carbohydrates 736 g245.2%

Dietary Fiber 38.6 g154.2%

Sugars 509.6 g

Protein 118 g236%

Vitamin A 56.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 49.4% Iron 115.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and butter in a heavy 4- to 5-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Then continue cooking without stirring to 230°-234°, or until the syrup spins a 2-inch thread when dropped from a spoon.
Gradually stir in the peanuts so that the mixture continues to boil.
Turn the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, to 280°.
Remove from heat and stir in the salt, hot water, and vanilla.
Return to medium heat (to give a good golden color) and continue stirring to 300°, or to the hard-crack stage.
Remove from the heat, add the baking soda, and stir just until the mixture foams up well (no longer or it may sugar).
Immediately pour out onto a greased 15 x 10-inch pan.
Spread out as thinly as possible with a greased spatula.
Cool, then break into pieces.
Store in an airtight container.
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