Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for Peanut Brittle that you can whip up in just 20 minutes! ๐ฅ๐ฌ
Peanut Brittle Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Peanut Brittle
- Category: Candy
- Keywords: Dessert, Free Of…, < 30 Mins
- Servings: 6
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 1/2 | cups sugar |
1/2 | cup raw peanuts |
2 | tablespoons water |
1/2 | teaspoon salt |
1 | teaspoon baking soda |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for this recipe.
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Mix Ingredients: In an iron frying pan, combine the sugar, raw peanuts, water, and salt.
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Bring to Boil: Place the frying pan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Cook Peanuts: Add the peanuts to the boiling mixture and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for approximately 15 minutes. It’s crucial to keep stirring to prevent scorching.
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Watch for Cracks: As you cook, keep an eye out for the peanuts to crack. This is a sign that the mixture is progressing nicely.
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Golden Texture: When the mixture turns a beautiful golden color, remove the pan from heat.
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Add Baking Soda: Quickly add the baking soda to the mixture, stirring well to combine. Be cautious as the baking soda will cause the mixture to foam up.
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Pour and Cool: Pour the hot mixture onto a greased cookie sheet, spreading it out evenly. Allow it to cool completely.
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Break into Pieces: Once cooled, the peanut brittle will harden. Break it into pieces using your hands or a knife.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 549.9
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 79.7g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 59.5g
- Protein: 12.6g
Enjoy this crunchy and sweet Peanut Brittle as a delightful treat or a homemade gift for friends and family! ๐