Peanut Brittle | Homemade | Old Fashioned | Tasty

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.

Pour 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of corn syrup into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until the mixture becomes liquid and turns an amber color, a light brown.

Once melted, add 2 cups of peanuts (add salt if unsalted).

Mix in 1/4 cup of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix until it fluffs up.

Pour the mixture onto an ungreased pan and spread it out quickly before it hardens.

Let it sit for 15 minutes to cool and harden.

Lift the pan about 6 inches from the counter and hit it to loosen the brittle.

Use a spatula to lift and break into pieces.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens