Peanut Brittle
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add one cup of white granulated sugar to a microwave-safe bowl.
- 2Add one cup of white granulated sugar to a microwave-safe bowl.
- 3Add one cup of white granulated sugar to a microwave-safe bowl.
- 4Add half a cup of corn syrup to the bowl.
- 5Add half a cup of corn syrup to the bowl.
- 6Add half a cup of corn syrup to the bowl.
- 7Microwave on high for three minutes, until bubbly.
- 8Microwave on high for three minutes, until bubbly.
- 9Microwave on high for three minutes, until bubbly.
- 10Stir the sugar mixture.
- 11Stir the sugar mixture.
- 12Stir the sugar mixture.
- 13Add one cup of peanuts, one tablespoon of butter, and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 14Add one cup of peanuts, one tablespoon of butter, and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 15Add one cup of peanuts, one tablespoon of butter, and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 16Microwave for another three to four minutes until golden brown, reaching about 300 degrees Fahrenheit/150 degrees Celcius.
- 17Microwave for another three to four minutes until golden brown, reaching about 300 degrees Fahrenheit/150 degrees Celcius.
- 18Microwave for another three to four minutes until golden brown, reaching about 300 degrees Fahrenheit/150 degrees Celcius.
- 19Pour in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking soda.
- 20Pour in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking soda.
- 21Pour in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking soda.
- 22Spread the peanut brittle onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
- 23Spread the peanut brittle onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
- 24Spread the peanut brittle onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
- 25Let the brittle sit and cool until hardened.
- 26Let the brittle sit and cool until hardened.
- 27Let the brittle sit and cool until hardened.
- 28Break the brittle into pieces of your preferred size.
- 29Break the brittle into pieces of your preferred size.
- 30Break the brittle into pieces of your preferred size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
microwave safe bowlbaking sheetsilicone matcandy thermometer
Tips
- raw peanuts are also a good option for peanut brittle
- the amount of salt is optional
- You can use salted butter