Mom's Best Peanut Brittle | Get Cookin' | Allrecipes.com

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.

Measure out all ingredients and have them ready before starting.

Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.

Once boiling, stir in 1.5 cups of raw peanuts with skin.

Insert a candy thermometer if using, but note that the creator's family does not use one.

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes until the temperature reaches between 300 and 310 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the desired temperature is reached, quickly stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread it out evenly.

Allow the peanut brittle to cool for at least 30 minutes before breaking it into pieces.

After cooling, break the brittle into pieces, ensuring it has airy pockets inside.

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