Peanut Brittle-the perfect candy for the peanut lover in your life!
I totally fell for it this weekend. The Taste of Home magazine arrived about a week ago, filled with some yummy treats. I dog-eared about a dozen recipes I want to try…then left the magazine laying around.
Hubby found it, I think he dog-eared a few extra recipes for me. Then he spotted the peanut brittle. He’s been asking me to make it and I just hadn’t gotten around to it yet. Long conversation short, he said I couldn’t do it. Big mistake mister! Not a half hour later, I’ve got my candy thermometer out and all the ingredients lined up.
Silly boy, Brittle is easy to make. In less than an hour I was taking him a sample for approval. I didn’t really need his approval, I just wanted to have that look on my face, you know the one, the “I showed you” look.
I think he had the same look on his face as he ate it up.
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Peanut Brittle
from Taste of Home Magazine
Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 cups salted peanuts (cocktail, spanish or dry roasted)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. set to the side.
- In a large heavy duty sauce pot, combine sugar, water, and corn syrups. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar,.
- Once mixture reaches a full boil, continue boiling without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 260 degrees (hard ball stage) Stir in peanuts and butter, stirring frequently till mixture reaches 300 degrees (hard crack stage.)
- Remove from heat and stir in Baking soda and vanilla, mixture will foam up. Pour out onto the 3 baking sheets and spread as thin as possible. Let cool completely then break into pieces.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Yummy. And I’m sure glad you showed him! Hahahahaha
Joan Hayes says
I know, right, lol!
The Cooking Actress says
So. I love peanut butter.
But I’ve never had peanut brittle?? Isn’t that crazy??
You should make me some 😛
Joan Hayes says
Remind me on the next batch, this one’s long gone!
Accidentally Wonderful says
I love peanut brittle, but have never dared to make it myself! I’d love it if you’d share this at my linky party! https://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/2012/11/now-co-hosting-inspiration-spotlight.html
Sherron Watson says
Yummy peanut brittle Joan. Love the red, it’s my favorite color.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Ooooh, I love peanut brittle. I’ve never made my own; my mom usually makes it at the holidays and I just swipe hers. 🙂 This doesn’t look too difficult to make and I’ve tried a few repices requiring a candy thermometer lately, so maybe I’ll finally give this a go on my own. Looks great, Joan!
Joan Hayes says
Ashley, you should definitely give it a go, I’d rate Peanut Brittle as a beginner recipe using a candy thermometer.
Printabelle says
You did a great job and your photo is gorgeous! It looks so perfect!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks so much!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love peanut brittle. This looks SO good and perfect!
Joan Hayes says
Dorothy, it was! All gone now, hehe
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
Your hubby is a “trickster”! Smile. What a great treat he tricked you into – looks delish! I made my first batch of brittle earlier this year and it could not be more simple. I bet it did not last long in your house.
Joan Hayes says
Lisa, you’re so right, Brittle is a great one to try for a beginner candy maker. Thanks.
www.you-made-that.com says
I’m a peanut brittle lover and this looks awesome! That is a sure way to get me to make something too is to tell me I can’t do it. Sounds like your hubby got your number! I have a recipe on my site that is pretty simple if you don’t want to use a thermometer you should try it sometime too.
Joan Hayes says
I’ll have to check out your recipe. And yes hubby got me, but only because I was going to make it anyway 😉
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love peanut brittle but I’ve never made my own – need to asap!
Joan Hayes says
Laura, definitely give it a go, very easy to make.
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
this peanut brittle looks delicious. I would love to have you share this with this weeks Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop. The link to the party is
https://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/washi-tape-idea-book-and-wednesdays.html#
I hope to see you there.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Patty says
Your brittle looks just perfect, like professionally made candy! Peanut brittle is not safe around my husband, I think it’s one of his favorite treats;-)
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I stopped my subscription to Taste of home because of the tempting treats although their baking book is my go-to book and I buy almost all their collections issues.
This brittle looks great, great your hubby made you make it.
Magic of Spice says
Too funny! This stuff is dangerous around me 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I am kind of ashamed I don’t think I have ever tried peanut brittle before 🙁
I love when hubby actually looks at magazines and picks out stuff for me to make. Then I don’t have to guess!
Cristina says
I had no idea brittle was so easy to make! Now I just need a good candy thermometer. Thanks for sharing at Linkin’ Up Leftovers!
Ladies Holiday says
my dad loves this stuff- I usually buy it but maybe this year I will make it with some TLC.
Stopping by from Cheerios and Lattes. Cheers!
Lemons and Anchovies says
Love, love peanut brittle! Reminds me of my childhood. Now I have a recipe to borrow. 🙂
Lora CakeDuchess says
I adore peanut brittle. I made a spicy one last year and now I want to try yours-looks so good, Joan:)
Joan Hayes says
Oh, spicy, I’ll bet the hubby would love that, will have to find your recipe!!!!
HungryLittleGirl says
I love this recipe! My husband begs me to make brittle fro so long, but it kind of scares me with all the temperatures!
Since I know, that all your thing turn out really good, I will finally do it and use your recipe for it 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza! Hope to see you there again this week!