Old Fashioned 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.

Start with 2 cups of sugar in a heavy pot.

Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of corn syrup to the pot and stir.

Cook until the sugar dissolves, which takes about 1-2 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir.

Use a candy thermometer and cook on medium heat until it reaches 250°F without stirring.

While heating, butter a 12x7 inch pan (or a 9x13 or smaller pan depending on thickness desired).

Prepare 2 cups of raw Spanish peanuts, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda.

Once the mixture reaches 250°F, add the raw Spanish peanuts and stir.

Cook until the mixture reaches 290°F, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

Once at 290°F, remove the candy thermometer and take the pot off the heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the pot and stir until frothy.

Dump the mixture onto the buttered pan and spread it out without spilling over the edges.

Let it cool until firm and crunchy, then crack it into pieces.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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