Thursday, February 3, 2011

Peppered Peanut Brittle



Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Coat a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (sugar through salt) in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves and candy thermometer registers 325°, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from heat; stir in peanuts and remaining ingredients. (The baking soda will cause the mixture to bubble and become opaque.)
Quickly pour mixture into prepared pan, spreading to edges. Let stand 1 hour; break into pieces.



Note: Store the peanut brittle in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

recipe source: my recipes

shared at
Diary of a Stay At Home Mom

5 comments:

  1. I love brittle. I make a cashew brittle at Christmas time. This sounds really good. I may have to try it out. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Wow this sounds awesome! I've only made brittle twice, but I like the spice you've put in this-it'll be a great gift for my brother! Thanks for visiting my blog and I'm now following you as well!

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  3. I absolutely love brittle!! My mom used to make it all the time; I've never attempted it. I don't know why but this post is a reminder that I should.

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  4. Great sounding recipe, homemade candy is the best! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  5. Love brittle and this sounds different!

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