JALAPENO PEANUT BRITTLE
As odd as it may sound, the taste of jalapeno works very well with the sweet taste. We gave this as gifts for the holiday and it was very well received. I've been asked to make it again by several people.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass measuring cup place jalapeno and water and microwave for 5 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid and discard jalapenos.
- In a large non-stick saucepan mix sugar, jalapeno liquid and syrup, making sure to mix well. Stir over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees and add peanuts. Continue stirring until candy reaches 298 degrees and remove from heat and add salt, butter and baking soda, stir well.
- Pour onto a well buttered non-stick baking sheet and let cool completely, break into bite-size pieces.
- NOTE:If you use a non-stick silicone baking sheet liners you do not have to butter it and it improves the quality of the candy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 347.1, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 33.9, Protein 7.5
JALAPENO PEANUT BRITTLE
Steps:
- Generously butter a 15x10-inch jellyroll pan. Set aside. In skillet, melt 1 Tbsp. butter; add jalapenos & peanuts. Cook over low heat until peppers are soft.
- In saucepan, combine sugar & syrup. Bring to a boil over med. heat. Add jalapenos & peanuts. Stir well, & cook until mixture reaches the soft crack stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat. Blend in remaining butter, vanilla, almond, and food coloring until well mixed. Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the cooked mixture & stir well.
- When foamy, pour immediately onto the prepared jellyroll pan. Spread out into a thin layer. Let cool on pan until brittle and cool enough to handle. Break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
JALAPENO PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE - FOOD.COM
As odd as it may sound, the taste of jalapeno works very well with the sweet taste. We gave this as gifts for the holiday and it was very well received. I've been asked to make it again by several people.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass measuring cup place jalapeno and water and microwave for 5 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid and discard jalapenos.
- In a large non-stick saucepan mix sugar, jalapeno liquid and syrup, making sure to mix well. Stir over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees and add peanuts. Continue stirring until candy reaches 298 degrees and remove from heat and add salt, butter and baking soda, stir well.
- Pour onto a well buttered non-stick baking sheet and let cool completely, break into bite-size pieces.
- NOTE:If you use a non-stick silicone baking sheet liners you do not have to butter it and it improves the quality of the candy.
JALAPENO PEANUT BRITTLE
Jalapeno peanut brittle is a spicy twist to the classic snack. Light, crispy, loaded with peanuts with a hint of heat and with mild jalapeno flavors.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a sheet pan, and a spatula. And set aside.
- Over medium heat in a sauce pan add butter and chopped jalapeno.
- Saute until jalapeno becomes soft and tender.
- Then stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water. And bring to rolling boil.
- Then reduce the heat to medium-low. And cook till it reaches 300 degree Farenheit in candy thermameter or 'hard crack' stage(the stage when the sugar droplets turn to hard balls when dropped into a bowl of water).
- Add peanuts, baking soda.
- Whisk fast until peanuts combined with the syrup and quickly pour over the greased pan.
- Spread the mixture over 1/2 inch thickness using the spatula.
- Allow it to cool down for 20 minutes. And break into small pieces.
- Enjoy them as snack or with other desserts.
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