Peanut Brittle Recipe Easy

The peanut brittle recipe easy is indeed very easy because it consists of only 8 ingredients as you see below in the list of ingredients. Worry not, all 8 ingredients in this recipe are very easy to find, the ingredients are not only easy to get but they are also pocket-friendly.

This is the best and most authentic peanut brittle recipe you will ever come across.

After trying out this recipe trust me you won’t buy peanut brittle anywhere again. 

 

These are the 8 ingredients needed for a peanut brittle recipe; granulated sugar, light corn syrup, dry roasted peanuts, baking soda, water, salt, vanilla, and butter.

For the equipment we need; a  candy thermometer, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, a large and deep pot, and a sheet pan.

Briefly

Briefly, these are some of the steps we are going to follow for the peanut brittle recipe easy. 

Firstly, line a sheet pan with baking paper. 

Second, place granulated sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and water in a large and deep pan. Nextly, place a candy thermometer on one side of the pan.

Cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes while stirring continuously until the granulated sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.

Add the butter to the pan and continue cooking while stirring occasionally until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees Fahrenheit, this takes about 15 minutes.

Add the peanuts and vanilla to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes while stirring continuously or until the candy thermometer reads 305 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Then remove the large pot from heat and stir in baking soda. Gently pour the peanut mixture evenly onto the sheet pan and spread it into ¼ inch layer. Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely for about 1 hour. Lastly, break the peanut brittle into pieces. Serve and enjoy your peanut brittle.

This recipe is as simple as that because only 8 ingredients are needed.

The peanut brittle recipe is really easy

You do not need to worry about storing the peanut brittle, this can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, place the peanut brittle in an airtight container and freeze for 3 months. 

Avoid freezing the brittle while it is still hot or warm always wait for it to completely cool before freezing.

The peanut brittle can also be made ahead of time. The peanut brittle will remain fresh at room temperature for a week.

A candy thermometer is key in this recipe, for accuracy, and the best peanut brittle use a candy thermometer for the correctness of degrees while making the brittle.

But if you are not a peanut fan you can substitute the peanuts with almonds or pecans. 

 

Below is the full peanut brittle recipe easy;

Ingredients For Peanut Brittle Recipe 

• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of light corn syrup 
• 2 ¼ cups of dry roasted peanuts 
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ cup of water
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 cup of butter 

Equipment Or Tools Needed

• Candy thermometer
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Parchment paper
• Large and deep pot
• Sheet pan

 

Steps To Follow For Peanut Brittle Recipe

1. Firstly, line a sheet pan with baking paper.
2. Secondly, place the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and water in a large and deep pan. Place a candy thermometer on one side of the pan.
3. Thirdly, cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring continuously until the granulated sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Nextly, add the butter to the pan and continue cooking while stirring occasionally until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take about 15 minutes.
5. Add the dry roasted peanuts and vanilla to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes stirring continuously or until the candy thermometer reads 305 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Remove the large pot from heat and stir in the baking soda.
7. Pour the peanut mixture evenly onto the sheet pan and spread to a ¼-inch layer.
8. Allow it to cool completely. This may take about 1 hour.
9. Lastly, break it into pieces. Serve and enjoy.

Conclusion

This marks the end of our recipe, we hope you have enjoyed every bit. 

If you have enjoyed and have tried out this amazing recipe, kindly send us pictures of your peanut brittle, and we shall be happy to post them to our blog. 

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