peanut brittle

Subject: peanut brittle Mon 13 Dec 2010 - 22:59

IN PAN 2 CUPS SUGAR
1 CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP
1 1/2 STICKS OF BUTTER( or 1 cup)
STIR AND BRING TO A BOIL.
AT 280* degrees add 2 cups chopped peanuts
Cook and stir constantly until it reaches hardcrack stage.(.305*)
Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir This will foam up quickly.
Pour onto buttered pan. Let harden. I flex the pan to break it loose. Parchment paper is great instead of buttered pans. Remember to stir constantly when it starts boiling. Hope it does good for you.
Linda

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Mon 13 Dec 2010 - 23:10

mmmm, that sounds really delicious

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Mon 13 Dec 2010 - 23:35

thanks so much I want to give it a try lol... one question what type of peanuts do you use in the jar or peanuts from the shell lol... and can you use other types of nuts lol. sherrie

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Mon 13 Dec 2010 - 23:41

Hhhmm - hubby looked over shoulder at Lara's post and said Yum - Peanut Brittle - Thanks for the recipe - I need Christmas presents for him and we have all the ingredients. Do you use salted peanuts or fresh from the shell (we are in the south where they are grown).

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Tue 14 Dec 2010 - 0:01

MMMMMMM pecan brittle is very good, as well. I have never made it, bought some from "WE'RE NUTS" in Vienna, GA on our way to Florida a couple of years ago...now I just order it online from them http://www.werenuts.com/shop/product.da/b-760-pecan-brittle-12-oz They also have yummy glazed, praline and sugared pecans. Kind of $$ but well worth it. This peanut brittle recipe sounds very good and easy. Thank you Linda.

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Tue 14 Dec 2010 - 0:42

I have never used anything other than peanuts. I get the unsalted peanuts in a jar. Pecan brittle sounds good though. Peppermint bark is a good gift and just takes 2 ingredients. I also mix a tea concoction and its very good. If anyone wants the ingredients,let me know. Also German chocolate upside down cake is to die for.
Hope you all have good luck with the brittle.
Linda

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Tue 14 Dec 2010 - 1:44

that is the same recipe I use. I use raw peanuts that come in a bag. Never thought of using anything else the other would be easier to find. Thanks I will have to try it but yes this is the best recipe ever. God Bless

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Tue 14 Dec 2010 - 10:25

I'm going to move this to the recipe section, hun. Thanks for posting...and girls...it is DELICIOUS!!!!!!

Subject: Re: peanut brittle Tue 14 Dec 2010 - 10:41

Great recipe. Thanks...just a tip -use medium heat about 6-7 on your burner It needs to simmer.