Peanut Brittle

Barb Gertz's Note:

This peanut brittle is a must at our house during the holidays. Everyone says it is the BEST Peanut brittle that they have ever tasted. My friend Joy says it is better than See's. The recipe comes from my 1953(almost 50 year old) Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.It takes time, BUT, well worth it.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 Pounds

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups unroasted Spanish peanuts (RAW)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. In a heavy skillet (I think an iron skillet works best).
2. Combine sugar,corn syrup, and water; cook slowly, stirring till sugar dissolves, cook to soft ball stage(275).
3. Add peanuts and salt;Stir and watch so that peanuts don't scorch or burn.
4. (They will pop & crack you want them to brown some for best flavor.) Cook to hard crack stage(300-310).
5. Add butter and SODA; stir to blend,(Mixture Will Bubble), Pour onto buttered cookie sheet or cover with release foil for easy cleanup(do not butter);Makes2 1/2 Pounds.

Reviews

[Marsha Mazz]

Oh, this was very yummy. It turned out beautifully. I've not made candy before - only had a candy thermometer because we needed one for my son's science project. I was surprised at how long it took to get up to temperature. Also, I'm glad I planned ahead and had the pans pre-buttered and the baking soda and butter pre-measured.

[Terri F.]

I have been making this exact same peanut brittle for several years now, and I cook it to 295. It turns out wonderful! It's the best peanut brittle I've ever found, and it gets rave reviews from everyone. Thanks foor posting this, Barb... now I will never lose the recipe! :)

[phanie42]

Awesome! I made this exactly according to the recipe, and I've never made candy before. I came out great!! Some of the best peanut brittle I've ever had! I'm making it again this holiday season.