Classic Peanut Brittle Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

According to southern lore, peanut brittle originated by accident. Allegedly, a housewife was trying to make taffy, but added baking soda instead of cream of tartar. After realizing her innocent goof, she added some georgia peanuts and was quite delighted by the outcome. In the league of iconic southern candythe likes of bourbon balls, divinity, and pralineshomemade peanut brittle is now as much a year-round favorite as a holiday delicacy. Sugar is one of the most finicky ingredients in brittle recipes, making a candy thermometer more than just a helpful recommendation. (no one likes burnt or sticky, bendy brittle. ) when it comes to brittle, its important to keep on stirring until the deed is fully done and cooling on a baking sheet. This holiday season, if youre not indulging in a festive slice of warm homemade pie or classic layer cake, this old-fashioned peanut brittle recipe will gladly handle that sugar hankering.

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Ingredients for Classic Peanut Brittle Recipe

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light corn syrup
  • 0.12 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Dry roasted or shelled raw peanuts
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
Nutrition
value
1883
calories per serving
108 g Fat48 g Protein179 g Carbs28 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    108g
  • Protein
    48g
  • Carbs
    179g
  • Fiber
    28g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    179g
  • Protein
    48g
  • Fiber
    28g

Fats

  • Fat
    108g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    216mg
  • Iron
    12mg
  • Vitamin A
    46mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    22mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    264mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    12mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    359mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    764mg
  • Selenium
    26mcg
  • Zinc
    6mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Southern Living