OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BRITTLE

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Old-fashioned peanut brittle just like Grandma used to make--simple and good!!

Provided by Del Lockamy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup white corn syrup
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups raw peanuts
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Spray two cookie sheets with non-stick spray coating.
  • In a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to boiling and add peanuts. Cook until peanuts become golden in color and syrup mixture beads off nuts when raised out of pan. Quickly mix in the salt and baking soda until well blended.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets. Allow mixture to spread on it's own. Cool completely, and break into pieces. Store in air-tight container or plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

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