- 2 Cups of sugar
- 1 Cup of light corn syrup
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Cup of Butter ( 2 Sticks )
- 2 Cups of raw peanuts chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
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Papa’s Peanut Brittle
by by Dean Elf
Treat your family to Papa’s Peanut Brittle—a crunchy, sweet holiday classic! Made with roasted peanuts and a buttery caramelized coating, this homemade candy is perfect for holiday gifting, festive snacks, sweet tooth cravings, or snacking while watching your favorite Christmas movie.
Ingredients
Procedure
- Use a 3 quart sauce pan Stir in sugar, light corn syrup and water until dissolved
- When boiling starts blend in butter
- Stir frequently after temperature reaches 230 degrees
- Add peanuts at 280 degrees
- Stir continuously until temperature reaches 305 degrees
- Remove from heat
- Quickly stir in baking soda, mix well
- Pour onto 2 buttered cookie sheets
- Loosen from pan after harden
- Break up
- Makes 2.5 lbs.
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