Description
This Soft Peanut Brittle recipe yields a deliciously chewy and slightly crunchy treat, packed with crunchy raw peanuts and a rich caramel flavor. Perfect for peanut lovers seeking a nostalgic sweet snack with a tender texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nuts
- 1 1/2 cups raw peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter: In a medium saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved and the butter has melted.
- Add peanuts and salt: Stir in the raw peanuts and salt. Continue stirring constantly as you bring the mixture to a boil to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Cook to soft crack stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and keep boiling the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 270°F (132°C), known as the soft crack stage.
- Add vanilla and baking soda: Remove the pan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up quickly, so stir promptly to incorporate.
- Pour and spread the brittle: Pour the peanut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a greased wooden spoon, spread it evenly to your desired thickness for soft brittle.
- Cool completely: Let the brittle cool for 30-45 minutes until it hardens but remains soft and chewy in texture.
- Cut into pieces: Once cooled, use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut the brittle into bite-sized pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure precise cooking to the soft crack stage.
- Greasing the wooden spoon helps spread the sticky mixture more easily.
- Store brittle in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and softness.
- To make a crunchy brittle, cook to a higher temperature (around 300°F) instead of the soft crack stage.
- Ensure peanuts are raw and unsalted before adding to control saltiness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soft peanut brittle, chewy peanut brittle, homemade peanut brittle recipe, candy, peanut snack
