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Selfmade Peanut Brittle | Julie Blanner


Selfmade peanut brittle is the proper mixture of candy and salty. It’s SO simple to make with just some elements you in all probability have already got in your pantry. This wonderful sweet is a vacation custom that brings again treasured recollections.

Making sweet can really feel intimidating, however I promise it’s simple! Utilizing a sweet thermometer takes guessing out of the brittle-making course of. When you do this easy course of, you may even experiment with different toppings and additions, like a layer of melted chocolate (as soon as your brittle has cooled, earlier than you break it up).

You too can use totally different nuts or add cinnamon and cayenne for a spicy twist. Different playful mix-ins are dried fruit and even bacon crumbles.

Close-up of a glossy peanut brittle piece with visible peanuts, exuding rich nutty aroma.Close-up of a glossy peanut brittle piece with visible peanuts, exuding rich nutty aroma.

That being mentioned, there’s something particular about easy, excellent, selfmade peanut brittle. This selfmade peanut brittle is ideal for gifting, too, as a result of it stays contemporary for as much as two months if saved correctly.

My mother was well-known for her peanut brittle recipe. Family and friends would anxiously await for her to make, break and package deal her brittle in varied ornamental containers and tin cans she thoughtfully wrapped. Whereas I can’t make it and reward it to all of you, I’m excited to share her recipe with you!

I like to take a day to make all of our favourite Christmas sweet together with Peanut Brittle, Buckeyes, Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares, Peanut Clusters, White Chocolate Fudge and naturally, Peanut Butter Fudge!

A close-up view showcases peanut brittle, highlighting its glossy caramel surface and the prominently visible peanuts.A close-up view showcases peanut brittle, highlighting its glossy caramel surface and the prominently visible peanuts.

Substances

Sugar – The bottom of this brittle recipe, it creates that luxuriously shiny texture and caramelized sweetness you count on from peanut brittle.

Corn Syrup – This key ingredient helps the sugar cook dinner evenly and provides to its signature texture. You may substitute cup for cup with honey, mild molasses, agave nectar, or brown rice syrup. Please observe that these substitutions will produce brittle with a barely totally different style, texture, and consistency.

Butter – Simply that little little bit of butter provides richness and depth to the caramel taste.

Peanuts – Unsalted or calmly salted work finest, however any nut works nicely. Strive totally different nuts to combine it up, simply keep in mind, stronger nuts like walnuts will deliver a way more pronounced taste.

Baking Soda – This ingredient is a should! This creates tiny air bubbles for that mild, delicate, crisp texture.

Salt – Enhances the flavour of the sugar, syrup, and peanuts.

A close-up of a peanut brittle showcases the crunchy delight, with visible nuts embedded within and blurred pieces scattered gracefully in the background.A close-up of a peanut brittle showcases the crunchy delight, with visible nuts embedded within and blurred pieces scattered gracefully in the background.

Ideas From My Check Kitchen

Mise en place – Have all your elements measured out and able to go. This recipe strikes shortly and being ready eliminates stress.

Use a Sweet Thermometer – A sweet thermometer takes all of the stress and guesswork out of peanut brittle (and all sweet making)!

Use an Outsized Pot – The combination shortly expands whenever you add baking soda.

Close-up of a spread of textured orange and brown peanut butter, reminiscent of the crunchy, caramelized finish found in classic peanut brittle.Close-up of a spread of textured orange and brown peanut butter, reminiscent of the crunchy, caramelized finish found in classic peanut brittle.

Extra Selfmade Sweet Recipes

Sweet Recipes

Make

  • In a big or outsized saucepan fitted with a sweet thermometer (or place conveniently close by), add sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium-high warmth. Stir to mix. Proceed stirring sometimes till it reaches 236℉ on a sweet thermometer, just below mushy ball stage, roughly 6-7 minutes.If you’re not utilizing a thermometer, check to see if it kinds a mushy, pliable ball in a small shallow bowl of chilly water.

    3 cups white granulated sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, ½ cup water

  • Utilizing a heatproof spatula or picket spoon, fold in peanuts, stirring constantly till it reaches 295℉ just below mushy crack stage, roughly 6-7 minutes. Take away from warmth. If you’re not utilizing a thermometer, add a small quantity of syrupy combination to a shallow bowl of chilly water. If it makes a cracking noise and threads like taffy, it’s prepared.

    3 cups peanuts

  • Add butter, baking soda, and salt. Stir till nicely mixed.

    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt

  • Pour onto ready pan and unfold utilizing spatula or spoon. Permit to chill.

  • Reduce with a knife or use the deal with of a picket spoon to crack into items.

This recipe strikes shortly. I prefer to prep my workspace, gathering my instruments and measuring elements prior to creating. 
Use a big or outsized pot to stop combination from boiling over because it expands whenever you add baking soda. 
Retailer cooled peanut butter at room temperature in an hermetic container for as much as 8 weeks or freeze as much as 3 months. 

Serving: 24g | Energy: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fats: 10g | Saturated Fats: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g | Monounsaturated Fats: 4g | Trans Fats: 0.02g | Ldl cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Estimated diet info is supplied as a courtesy and isn’t assured.

Warmth Secure Spatula or Picket Spoon

Silicone Sweet Mat or Baking Sheet

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