MOM'S BEST PEANUT BRITTLE
This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
- Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool. Snap candy into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
MIXED NUT BRITTLE RECIPE
Nut brittle is easy to make, travels well, and actually improves in flavor with age, making it the ideal treat to give as a gift or to fill your own candy dish at home. Some trace the history of peanut brittle to a resourceful Southern housewife who, in the late 1800s, added roasted peanuts and baking soda to a failed batch of taffy, creating brittle instead. Whatever its origins are, nut brittle became a much-loved holiday tradition, not only for its tempting flavor but also for how easy it is to prepare, even for a novice candymaker. Brittle that's made with peanuts grew even more popular in the 1900s as farmers in Virginia and Georgia increased their production of the nut. We added that other Southern powerhouse-pecans-to this version, as well as a handful or two of cashews and whole almonds for a tasty change of pace.
Provided by Nancie McDermott
Categories Candy
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rub an 18- x 13-inch baking sheet lightly with butter, or coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Stir together sugar, water, corn syrup, and fine sea salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan; attach a candy thermometer to side of pan. Place pan over medium-high, and cook, occasionally stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Once sugar syrup is clear and thickened, cook, undisturbed, until the thermometer reaches 230˚F to 235˚F (soft-ball stage), 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in butter, and continue cooking over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, syrup starts to caramelize, and the thermometer reaches 300˚F to 305˚F (hard-crack stage), 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat; working very quickly, vigorously stir in the mixed nuts and peanuts just until completely coated in caramelized syrup.
- Immediately stir in baking soda and vanilla. Once the baking soda hits the hot, caramelized syrup, it will lighten and start to get foamy. As soon as ingredients are combined, pour hot candy onto prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a wooden spoon, quickly and gently spread mixture, pushing into a fairly thin layer that covers most of baking sheet. (A few holes are fine. It doesn't need to be a solid sheet of candy.) Quickly sprinkle entire surface with flaky finishing salt. Let stand until brittle hardens, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store brittle in an airtight container or a ziplock plastic bag for up to 2 weeks.
PEANUT BRITTLE
Here is a recipe for the easiest candy to make: brittle. The only thing even remotely tricky about it is getting the sugar to the tint of brown you want -- not too light, and definitely not too dark, which can happen in a flash. You can use any nut you want with this, but do add some salt if you use unsalted nuts.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, candies, dessert
Time 20m
Yield About 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Use a bit of butter to grease a baking sheet, preferably one with a low rim. Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy skillet and turn heat to medium. Stir until smooth, then cook, adjusting heat so that mixture bubbles steadily. Stir occasionally until mixture turns golden brown (which it may do rather suddenly).
- Stir in the peanuts and a large pinch of salt, if desired. Pour mixture onto greased baking sheet and spread out. Cool for about a half-hour, then break into pieces. (You can score brittle with a knife when it has solidified slightly but not yet turned hard; that way, it will break into even squares.) Store in a covered container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRAZIL NUT BRITTLE
I chose brazil nuts to add a different taste and ended up liking it more than my old favorite of pecan brittle. I have made brittle with almost every variety of nuts and pumpkin seeds with this same recipe.
Provided by Bea Long
Categories Nuts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In heavy medium sized pot add sugar,water,syrup bring to a boil over med high heat until golden do not stir, do not touch, syrup will be extremely HOT
- 2. remove from heat add 2 tbsp butter and the desred nuts stir quickly once
- 3. pour onto silicone baking sheet or lightly sprayed cookie sheet or use parchment paper so it does not stick, let cool 10 minutes break into pieces then store in airtight container
NUT BRITTLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 19m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the nuts, sugar, butter, corn syrup, and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it becomes a nice walnut color and thickens, about 10 to 12 minutes. Quickly pour onto a silpat or foil lined baking sheet and spread the brittle to an even thickness of about 1/3-inch with the back of the spoon.
- Cool for 3 or 4 minutes then score the brittle with a sharp knife into about 24 (2-inch) squares. Once the brittle has cooled completely, snap along scored marks.
MIXED NUT BRITTLE
Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.), Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
QUICK PEANUT BRITTLE
Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Time 7m
Yield Makes 300g
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt the sugar in a medium frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelised - it should be a dark amber colour. Don't stir, as this causes the sugar to crystallise - instead, tilt the pan slowly so the sugar melts evenly.
- Add the peanuts, stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly and carefully tip onto the prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and leave to cool until set. Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
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Types of Nut Brittle
Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is the most classic and popular type of nut brittle. It is made with peanuts, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. The mixture is cooked until it reaches a hard crack stage and then poured onto a baking sheet to cool. Once it has hardened, it is broken into pieces and is ready to eat.Cashew Brittle
Cashew brittle is a delightful twist on the classic peanut brittle. It is made with cashews, sugar, butter, and corn syrup just like peanut brittle. The cashews give it a rich and buttery flavor that sets it apart from its peanut counterpart.Almond Brittle
Almond brittle is another variation of the classic peanut brittle, made with almonds instead of peanuts. It is slightly more delicate in flavor and has a slightly different texture due to the change in nut. Almond brittle is perfect for those who want to try something different while still enjoying the classic nut brittle taste.Macadamia Nut Brittle
Macadamia nut brittle is a decadent and rich version of the classic peanut brittle. It is made with macadamia nuts, sugar, butter, and corn syrup, and has a distinct flavor that is quite different from any other nut brittle. The macadamia nuts give it a buttery and nutty flavor that sets it apart from other nut brittles.Walnut Brittle
Walnut brittle is a classic variation of the peanut brittle. It is made with walnuts, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Walnuts are a great alternative to peanuts for those who are allergic to peanuts or simply want to try something different.How to Make Nut Brittle
Making nut brittle is relatively simple, but it requires patience and attention to detail. Here is a quick overview of how to make nut brittle.Ingredients
- Nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, etc.)
- Sugar
- Butter
- Corn syrup
- Baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat until everything has melted and combined.
- Add the nuts and continue to stir the mixture. The nuts will start to release their oils and turn slightly brown. Continue to stir until the mixture reaches a hard crack stage, about 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up, so be careful.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Let the brittle cool completely (about 30 minutes). When it has hardened, break it into pieces using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature. Brittle can last for several weeks if stored properly.