Peanut Brittle Recipe
Ingredients
| Peanuts | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (shelled) | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2659 Calories from Fat 1066
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 126 g194.5%
Saturated Fat 26.5 g132.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 48.4 mg16.1%
Sodium 632.1 mg26.3%
Total Carbohydrates 366 g122.1%
Dietary Fiber 18.6 g74.5%
Sugars 254.2 g
Protein 57 g113.4%
Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C
Calcium 23.1% Iron 55.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Put sugar, corn syrup and water in pan, and stir until mixture boils.
Wash down sides with wet pastry brush, and cook to 300°F. or until mixture is very brittle when tested in cold water.
Add butter or margarine, lemon extract and nuts; pour into shallow greased pan.
As soon as it is cool enough to be handled, turn mass over, pull and stretch as thin as possible and break into irregular pieces.
Makes 1 1/4 pounds.
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