Peanut Brittle

Submitted by CindiJ

"My dad found this recipe in 1994 and began making this every year, batch after batch, after batch. He thought I was crazy for asking him to copy the recipe out for me (I wanted HIS handwriting) but he did it. He made this such a special memory for our entire family. It's easy, made in microwave and soooo very good. I lost my dad to cancer in 2008 and now my eldest son is wanting to take on the tradition. Here's to you Daddy."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 pound

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white corn syrup
• 1 cup dry roasted salted peanut
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. In 2 quart microwave safe bowl stir together the sugar & corn syrup.
2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for another 4 minutes. Add butter & vanilla, stirring well. Microwave on high for additional 2 minutes.
3. Stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
4. Quickly pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or slab marble. Let cool for 1 hour - break into pieces and store in tight container.

Reviews

[janetc24]

Best brittle recipe. I have been making this for years. Tastes great. Never thought of using parchment paper. Thanks for tip.

 

[Creative Culinaire]

Could you make people more aware that due to the microwaving process involved in this recipe temperatures and timing may vary greatly? I attempted this recipe with a high efficiency microwave and ended up with a dangerous, bubbling, black tar-like mess. I am terrified to re-live the experience. Now my kitchen will smell like burned peanuts and sugar for weeks.