Grandma's Christmas Brittle |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3 cup(s) granulated sugar |
1/2 cup(s) light corn syrum |
1 cup(s) water |
1/4 cup(s) butter cubed |
1 teaspoon(s) salt |
16 ounce(s) unsealed dry roasted peanuts |
1.5 teaspoon(s) baking soda |
1 teaspoon(s) water |
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°.
2. Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds.
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