EASY OLD TIMEY PEANUT BRITTLE

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Mom always made this in the cast iron skillet on cold winter nights. When the weather was damp & rainy it didn't do well. As kids we would fight over who was gonna make the magic when you added the baking soda. I suggest you put everything in the skillet and don't turn it on until you have measured out the baking soda (set...

Provided by Joan Harrell

Categories     Candies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Dash salt
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 c sugar
2 c raw peanuts (shelled or not it's up to you)
1/4 c water
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the baking soda in a heavy skillet & cook until the peanuts start to pop & mixture begins to brown. Stir often so all the peanuts cook evenly. On my stove it will cook about 20 minutes on 6 1/2 from the time I turn it on.
  • 2. The peanuts pop open about the time the syrup turns a carmel color. Then take off the heat & add the baking soda. Stir quickly & mix well. Pour & spread out evenly on a greased cookie sheet.
  • 3. When cool break up into pieces as desired. Eat & enjoy!!

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