Methods to Make Peanut Brittle

It’s not the vacations till I make (and eat!) some do-it-yourself sweet. And to me, essentially the most basic do-it-yourself sweet is peanut brittle.

One thing about peanut brittle additionally jogs my memory of my grandparents’ home at Christmastime. I like a recipe that additionally offers you all these nostalgic feels.

Associated: And when you’re making Christmas treats, make certain attempt our recipe for my favourite pet chow combine.

Peanut Brittle Components:

Methods to Make Peanut Brittle:

• Mix the peanuts and any spices (like cinnamon) it’s possible you’ll be utilizing.
• Mix the water, corn syrup, and sugar. Whisk to dissolve over excessive warmth. Then, monitor the combination till it reaches between 290°F to 300°F.
• Take away from warmth and stir within the peanuts and vanilla extract.
• Then, add the baking soda. Watch out as this may trigger the combination to foam.
• Pour onto a baking sheet linked with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
• As soon as the combination is cool sufficient to the touch, break into items for consuming!

Ideas for Success:

• You want a candy thermometer for this recipe. If the sugar combination doesn’t get sizzling sufficient, it won’t flip into exhausting (cracking) sweet.

• As with all do-it-yourself sweet (or recipe that requires heating sugar to greater temperatures), be very cautious to not get the recent combination in your pores and skin. Whereas simply as painful as sizzling water, the combination won’t roll off your pores and skin like water would however quite stick (it’s sticky sweet, in spite of everything). So, you really need to take care to not stir too rigorously or splash as you pour the recent sugar liquid.

• Should you or a beloved one has a peanut allergy, you may substitute the peanuts for different nuts, like this recipe for almond brittle.

Extra Christmas Sweet Recipes:

If you wish to add a chocolate layer to your peanut brittle, right here’s how:

As soon as the sweet is cool sufficient to the touch (however earlier than breaking it into items), flip the whole sheet of peanut brittle over to the sleek facet.

Spoon on a layer of melted chocolate, utilizing a rubber spatula or offset spatula to clean it. As soon as the chocolate units, break the sweet into items.