Peanut Brittle

I am not sure why, but peanut brittle just tastes like Christmas to me. It is my absolute favorite treat to make and eat at Christmas time. Peanut Brittle is naturally gluten free, and really the heat does all the work. You just need a good candy thermometer, a metal prong thermometer, or an instant read thermometer and you will be successful.

Some people might be scared of making candy for the first time. Some home made candies are definitely harder to master. But peanut brittle is really pretty easy. The biggest tip I can offer with candy making is get all you ingredients measured out and ready before you even turn on the heat. When the thermometer tells you it’s done, you need need to act quickly.

This is not my recipe. Peanut Brittle has been a recipe that has existed forever- or close to that. It’s a pretty standard recipe. I hope that my tips and tricks will help you find as much joy as I do making this.

Peanut Brittle

A perfectly caramel colored peanut brittle that is also light in texture- not too sticky or chewy. Perfect for holiday baking and sharing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Cooling time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Equipment

• 1 heavy bottom large pot
• 1 candy thermometer or digital instant read thermometer, or metal prong thermometer
• 1 baking sheet
• measuring cups spoons, etc
• wooden spoon

Ingredients

  

• 1 C light corn syrup
• 2 C sugar
• 1/2 C hot water
• 2 C raw peanuts unsalted or lightly salted are best
• 2 TBSP unsalted butter
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

 

• Prepare baking sheet by greasing it with butter
• In a large pot with candy thermometer attached, add sugar, corn syrup, and hot water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until the candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees F.
• Add peanuts and butter and stir continuously until your thermometer reaches 308 degrees F.
• Remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla. This will bubble up, so stir quickly to incorporate it into the whole mixture.
• Quickly pour onto your prepared baking sheet.
• Place baking sheet in a cool area to cool down completely. This can take up to 2 hours.
• Break peanut brittle into pieces using you hands. Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks or more.
  

Keyword candy, candy making, gluten free candy, holiday recipes, homemade, peanut brittle

Holiday baking is one of my favorite things. And enjoying homemade candy is another. I hope this season you will find time to slow down and make some homemade candy. It takes some effort, but this homemade peanut brittle is so worth it.

Happy Holidays!

Emma