Adding Baking Soda to a Peanut Brittle Recipe

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.

Heat the mixture until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kill the heat once it reaches 300 degrees.

Carefully place the thermometer in a safe spot to cool off.

Grab a spatula and stir the mixture thoroughly, reaching all the way to the bottom.

Quickly add the baking soda to the mixture, trying to avoid lumps.

Stir immediately after adding the baking soda as it will start to rise quickly.

Use a shorter pan that is taller than the ingredients to prevent overflow from the rising mixture.

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