Peanut Brittle

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer a different flavor and texture.

Gather ingredients: 2.5 cups raw peanuts, 1 cup corn syrup, 2 cups sugar, 0.5 cup water, and 2 teaspoons baking soda.

Measure out 2.5 cups of raw peanuts and set aside.

In a large saucepan or thick black skillet, combine 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of corn syrup, and 0.5 cup of water.

Turn the heat to high and stir the mixture until it starts to boil.

Once boiling, add the raw peanuts to the mixture.

Stir constantly while bringing the mixture to a hard boil.

Test the mixture by dropping a small amount into tap water to check if it becomes hard and brittle.

If not ready, continue boiling and testing until it reaches the hard and brittle stage.

Once ready, quickly stir in 2 teaspoons of baking soda and pour the mixture into a well-greased cookie sheet with sides.

Let the peanut brittle cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

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