BEST Peanut Brittle Recipe—How to Make Classic 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.

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

Stir the mixture and let it come to a boil.

Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan.

Bring the syrup to 290°F, adjusting for high altitude if necessary.

Test the syrup by dropping a bit into ice water to check for hard crack stage.

Add baking soda and salt to the syrup and stir well.

Pour the mixture onto a hot pad holder to prevent burning the countertop.

Spread the mixture out as thin as possible on the prepared surface.

Let the brittle set outside in cold weather or in the refrigerator if in a warmer climate.

Once set, crack the brittle into pieces.

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