OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BRITTLE

Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle image

A favorite during the holidays, this candy brings back memories. Kid will enjoy these. From Land-O-Lakes Cookbook.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories Candy

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

in a 3 qt saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil 20-30 minutes.
add butter, continue cooking stirring occasionally until candy thermometer reaches 280*F (138*C) or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms pliable strand (80-90) minutes.
stir in peanuts, continue cooking stirring occasionally until candy thermometer reaches 305*F (152*C) or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms brittle strands (12-14minutes).
remove from heat, stir in baking soda. pour mixture onto 2 buttered cookie sheets. spread about 1/4in thick. cool completely, break into pieces.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2898.1, Fat 164.3, SaturatedFat 68.3, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 1416.2, Carbohydrate 354.5, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 251.3, Protein 38.6