Aunt Matilda's Peanut Brittle

Pieces of Peanut Brittle on serving dish.

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5 from 3 votes

Aunt Matilda's Peanut Brittle

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 254kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups raw shelled peanuts
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Grease a large sheet of aluminum foil with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, combine corn syrup, sugar, and water. Stir well.
Cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235°F) using a candy thermometer.
Add peanuts and stir constantly. Seriously. Constantly.
Cook until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (300°F). The peanuts might start popping and you might see a little smoke come off the mixture. Remove it form the heat as soon as it hits the 300°F mark. It'll scorch if you get it too hot.
Quickly add the butter, vanilla, and baking soda. The baking soda will cause the mixture to lighten and foam up. Don’t freak out, it’s supposed to do that. Stir well.
Pour on the prepared aluminum foil. Spread thin and allow to cool.
Break into pieces and enjoy.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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