Peanut Brittle
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A classic crunchy peanut brittle candy made with sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts. This sweet treat is perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cup peanuts
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tsp soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Step 1.
Mix sugar, water, and light corn syrup in a heavy covered pot over moderate heat.
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Step 2.
Bring to 238°F or soft crack stage.
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Step 3.
Add 2 cups of peanuts and stir constantly until mixture reaches 290°F or hard crack stage (do not exceed).
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Step 4.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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Step 5.
Pour onto 3 buttered cookie sheets.
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Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 328 mg
- Iron: 13.6 mg
- Magnesium: 497 mg
- Phosphorus: 1102 mg
- Potassium: 2080 mg
- Zinc: 11.1 mg
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