Buttery Homemade Peanut Brittle
Homemade peanut brittle, with butter and flaky sea salt, makes a great snack any time of day. It’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Candy, Peanuts
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts, about 12 ounces
- Flaky sea salt, lightly crushed
Instructions
- In a deep, large saucepan (about 3 to 4 qt size) with candy thermometer attached, combine the sugar, butter, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture registers 300 F.
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the baking soda—it will bubble up a bit. Stir in the peanuts and immediately scrape the mixture out onto the prepared silicone mat or a large, rimmed nonstick baking sheet. Use a lightly oiled spoon or spatula to spread it out to make a thin, uniform layer.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool completely.
- Store peanut brittle in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/buttery-homemade-peanut-brittle/