Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle
Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
For the Brittle
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
Instructions
- 1
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment, lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Avoid splashing sugar crystals onto the sides of the pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cut pieces of unsalted butter to the mixture. Insert a candy thermometer, ensuring it does not touch the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally if needed, until the candy thermometer registers 300°F to 310°F (hard crack stage). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300
- 5
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the roasted peanuts, baking soda, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of the fine sea salt. The mixture will foam up and become very thick.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the hot brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, use a heat-resistant spatula or the back of a greased spoon to spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. Be cautious as the mixture is extremely hot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt evenly over the hot brittle. Allow the brittle to cool completely and harden at room temperature, which will take about 30-60 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Once completely cool and hard, break the brittle into irregular pieces using your hands or a blunt object. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
For the Brittle
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
Instructions
- 1
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment, lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Avoid splashing sugar crystals onto the sides of the pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cut pieces of unsalted butter to the mixture. Insert a candy thermometer, ensuring it does not touch the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally if needed, until the candy thermometer registers 300°F to 310°F (hard crack stage). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 300 - 5
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the roasted peanuts, baking soda, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of the fine sea salt. The mixture will foam up and become very thick.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the hot brittle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, use a heat-resistant spatula or the back of a greased spoon to spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. Be cautious as the mixture is extremely hot.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt evenly over the hot brittle. Allow the brittle to cool completely and harden at room temperature, which will take about 30-60 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Once completely cool and hard, break the brittle into irregular pieces using your hands or a blunt object. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 2 min