Nana’z Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Recipe

Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle is one of those classic treats that brings back memories of my mom making candy around the holidays. My dad used to love peanut brittle. This easy recipe is made with a handful of pantry staples and is really quick to put together.

This easy homemade candy is perfect for the holiday season because it stores beautifully, travels well, and adds the perfect crunch to cookie trays and edible gift baskets. Whether you’re making it for Christmas, a potluck, or just to have a sweet treat on hand, this timeless candy recipe is one you’ll come back to year after year.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Brittle

• Delicious old fashioned flavor and crunch
• No candy thermometer is needed
• Stores well and makes great edible gifts

Ingredients Overview

• Granulated sugar
• Light corn syrup
• Water
• peanuts
• Butter
• Baking soda

How to Make Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Step 1 – Prepare baking sheet. In saucepan or pot, add sugar, water cornstarch. Add peanuts when mixture is 300°F..

Step 2 – Stir in butter and baking soda.

Step 3 – Pour mixture into parchment linked baking dish.

Step 4 – Allow brittle to harden. Break apart.

Substitutions & Variations

• You can sub almonds or cashews for peanuts
• You can sub margarine for butter

More Easy Candy Recipes

Homemade Almond Roca

Homemade Peanut Clusters

Homemade Buckeye Balls

Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Raquel Pineira

This old fashioned peanut brittle recipe is a classic holiday candy made with simple pantry ingredients. It cooks up quickly and delivers that perfect crunchy texture every time. A timeless treat that’s perfect for gifting or adding to cookie trays.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Candy

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to boil.
• Add the peanuts, and a candy thermometer, and continue to boil at a gentle boil, until the temperature reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Stir in the butter and baking soda.
• Pour the mixture onto the parchment lined sheet and carefully smooth into a thin layer.
• Allow the brittle to cool and harden.
• Use a rubber mallet to break the brittle into pieces.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 74IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg

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