You no longer need to be intimidated by homemade candy recipes! This peanut brittle recipe is made in just 5 simple steps, complete with all my best pro candy-making tips. Plus, I'm even sharing my tried and true way to clean your pot!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Cooling Time4 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut brittle
Servings: 40pieces
Author: Beth
Ingredients
2cupsgranulated sugar
1cuplight corn syrup
½cupwater
6Tbspunsalted butter
2cupssalted roasted peanuts
½tspbaking soda
1 ½tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Line a rimmed half sheet pan with parchment paper.
Prepare and measure out all the ingredients. It’s important to stir frequently and move quickly once the brittle reaches temperature, so have everything ready.
In a medium saucepan, fit with a candy thermometer, over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches 280ºF then add in the butter and peanuts. The mixture will get thicker and initially drop in temperature. Keep boiling until the temperature reaches 280-300ºF and is light golden, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble, foam, and be frothy.
Carefully pour the mixture onto the baking sheet, and use a rubber spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer. Allow the brittle to cool at room temperature for a few hours. Once cooled, break the candy into pieces. Store in an airtight container.