How to Make Virginia Peanut Brittle

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: light corn syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness while light corn syrup is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor, while margarine is usually cheaper.

Start by adding 1/2 cup dark corn syrup to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup sorghum syrup to the saucepan.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the mixture.

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients.

Add 1/4 cup sugar to the mixture and stir until well mixed.

Heat the mixture slowly, monitoring the temperature with a candy thermometer to reach 280 degrees.

Once the mixture reaches 280 degrees, remove it from the heat.

Stir in 1 cup of peanuts and mix well.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and spread it evenly.

Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely until hardened.

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