Best 7 Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle Recipes

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Peanut brittle is a classic candy that is easy to make at home. This delicious treat is made with just a few simple ingredients: sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, butter, and baking soda. The result is a crunchy, sweet, and salty candy that is perfect for snacking or sharing. There are many different variations of peanut brittle, but the basic recipe is always the same. Some popular variations include adding chocolate chips, toffee bits, or even bacon. No matter how you choose to make it, peanut brittle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

In this article, you will find three different recipes for peanut brittle. The first recipe is for a classic peanut brittle that is made with just a few simple ingredients. The second recipe is for a chocolate peanut brittle that is perfect for chocolate lovers. The third recipe is for a bacon peanut brittle that is sure to be a hit at your next party. With so many delicious options to choose from, you are sure to find a peanut brittle recipe that you will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Jordan Patten

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

THE BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This sweet and salty peanut brittle has the perfect crunch and sheen. With a little patience, you'll have a delicious brittle to serve to party guests or as an edible gift around the holidays.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings; makes about 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir together the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy/deep-fry thermometer. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then continue to boil until it's golden brown and it reaches 340 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and baking soda until smooth (it will foam and bubble up). Stir in the peanuts until evenly distributed amongst the sugar mixture.
  • Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and quickly smooth with a rubber spatula into a thin and even layer. Let harden uncovered at room temperature until cooled completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS BRITTLE



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Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her make this brittle is one of my favorite memories, and I'm glad I can pass on this delicious recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°., Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOM'S BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 cup peanuts
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
  • Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool. Snap candy into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

QUICK PEANUT BRITTLE



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Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Time 7m

Yield Makes 300g

Number Of Ingredients 3

200g caster sugar
100g roasted peanuts
1 tsp sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt the sugar in a medium frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelised - it should be a dark amber colour. Don't stir, as this causes the sugar to crystallise - instead, tilt the pan slowly so the sugar melts evenly.
  • Add the peanuts, stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly and carefully tip onto the prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and leave to cool until set. Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

PEANUT BRITTLE



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A picture of salty-sweet perfection, brittle is surprisingly easy to make. Serve it alongside coffee or tea for dessert, and save any leftovers for snacking. Peanuts make a classic brittle, but you can substitute cashews or almonds instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Unsalted butter, softened, for baking sheet
2 cups sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, 7 ounces
Vegetable oil, for spatula

Steps:

  • Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and mixture turns golden amber, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanuts. Immediately pour peanut mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces. Brittle can be stored in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.

MOM'S EASY PEANUT BRITTLE



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My mom got this recipe years ago from someone she worked with...she made it at Christmas and holidays quite a bit. I have never made it, but I know it tastes yummy!! If you like alot of peanuts to candy ratio, use the whole 1 1/2 cups peanuts (or more if you like)...it's purely personal preference!

Provided by Troop Angel

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 1 batch, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup white light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 -1 1/2 cup raw Spanish peanut

Steps:

  • Stir syrup, water and sugar together in large, heavy pan to hard ball stage (250*F- 265*F-- A little of this syrup dropped into cold water will form a hard ball).
  • Stir in butter and peanuts until golden brown.
  • Stir in vanilla and soda.
  • Pour into 2 buttered pizza pans, just shaking pan to even out mixture.
  • Cool and break into pieces.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter peanut brittle, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the recipe.
  • To make the peanut brittle extra crunchy, cook it for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the doneness of the peanut brittle by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the peanut brittle hardens immediately, it is done.
  • Be careful not to overcook the peanut brittle, as it can quickly burn.
  • Store the peanut brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Peanut brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give this homemade peanut brittle recipe a try.

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