Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

This old-fashioned peanut brittle recipe by Sugar Spun Run will surely bring back a lot of good memories. It reminds me so much of my childhood. I love munching on this candy as a kid. It is sweet, salty, and crunchy. I absolutely love the nutty flavors of the peanuts combined with the caramel flavors of the sugar and corn syrup.

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This classic candy recipe only requires eight simple ingredients – sugar, light corn syrup, water, salt, roasted peanuts, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and baking soda. It’s easy to make and not as hard as you might think. Just make sure to measure all the ingredients and prepare the things you need before starting, as you need to move quickly.

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Easy Classic Peanut Brittle Ingredients

• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (cubed)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

How to Make Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Step 1:

Start by lightly and evenly greasing a jelly roll pan with butter. Set it aside for later.

Step 2:

Prepare the butter, peanuts, baking soda, and vanilla extract before starting as you need to move quickly once the candy reaches a certain temperature.

Step 3:

In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt. Stir occasionally. Use a damp pastry brush to wipe any sugar crystals from the sides of the saucepan. Cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. It will take about 10 minutes or more. Do not rush the process by turning up the heat.

Step 4:

Once it comes to a boil, attach the candy thermometer. It should not touch the bottom of the pan. Stir occasionally until it reaches 250F.

Step 5:

Add the peanuts and continuously stir until it reaches 305F, then remove from heat. Immediately add butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir until well incorporated.

Step 6:

Pour the mixture into the prepared jelly roll pan. Use two forks to pull the brittle apart and spread it evenly. Be extra careful. Use an oven mitt if needed.

Step 7:

Allow the brittle to cool for at least an hour before breaking into pieces. Enjoy!

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle