BEST OF SHOW DIXIE PEANUT BRITTLE!

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Homemade peanut brittle is the best, and I love how easy this classic recipe is. It's so impressive, people will think you're a professional candy maker when they taste this buttery confection. Place in decorative tins or cellophane bags and you have a lovely hostess gift.

Provided by Lori Harbin-Combs

Categories     Candies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c sugar
1 c corn syrup, light
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp salt
3 c red skin raw Spanish peanuts with skins on
2 Tbsp butter (and extra for baking sheet)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Heat sugar, syrup, water, and salt to a rolling boil in a HEAVY 2-quart saucepan.
  • 2. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to low-medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F.)
  • 3. Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly.
  • 4. Pour into a large well-buttered baking sheet, spreading to 1/4 in. thickness.
  • 5. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds. Cook time varies please be patient!

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