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Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Crunchy, delicious, and easy to make, this candy treat is often associated with Christmas time, but is equally good all year.

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Directions

Mix together in a 3-quart, heavy bottom saucepan the sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and peanuts. Stir over low heat until well blended, then raise heat to medium-high and boil without stirring to 300Â° F. on a candy thermometer. If working without a thermometer, see the TIP below.
While syrup cooks, generously butter a baking sheet and set aside. Measure butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Have them within reach.
When syrup reaches 300Â° F, remove from heat and immediately add butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir in and then pour and scrape candy onto prepared sheet. Spread it out as much as possible--it will be stiff and begin to harden quickly. It can be pulled and stretched (with buttered fingers) to make a thinner sheet, but do this very carefully, as the candy will be hot.
Cool on the sheet and break into pieces. Store air-tight in a waxed-paper lined container.
TIP: Bringing the brittle up to the proper temperature is critical for a successful peanut brittle. Using a candy thermometer is the best method to use to ensure you are cooking the brittle to the proper temperature. It is well worth purchasing a candy thermometer if you are going to be making candies that must reach a specific temperature.
If you don't have a candy theremometer, have a bowl of ice water near the stove. When the boiling syrup begins to turn golden brown, drop a small amount - about 1/2 teaspoon into the cold water. When the syrup immediately hardens into a brittle string or ball, it is done.

Container: heavy saucepan, large baking sheet

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

-		1 cup water
-		2 cups sugar
-		1 cup corn syrup , preferably light
-		2 cups raw peanuts
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for pan and fingers
-		1 teaspoon baking soda
-		1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

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Submitted by: jillc
Date: 2009/01/18

"The peanuts burnt. I made it again adding the peanuts at 200 degrees and stirring and it worked fine"

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Submitted by: CAROLE
Date: 2008/12/23

not rated

"this is good"

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