Peanut Brittle: Easy Homemade Treat for Sweet Cravings
This peanut brittle recipe is a simple and delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Add peanuts and salt, then continue to boil until it reaches a golden brown color.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter and baking soda.
- Pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Customize with different nuts or add chocolate drizzle for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Peanut Brittle