Easy Homemade Peanut Brittl

This easy homemade Peanut Brittle is an old-fashioned sweet, hard candy made on the stovetop with six simple ingredients and roasted peanuts. It’s a family favorite during the holidays but can be enjoyed any time of year! (Source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com)

This recipe for Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle is a delicious, crisp, buttery candy filled with peanuts that is perfect for gift giving! 

Homemade Peanut Brittle in 6 Steps:

Cook sugar mixture. Add sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and stir well. Stir in corn syrup. Cook mixture over medium heat (don’t be tempted to turn the heat up!), stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Cook until temperature reaches 250F. (Source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com)

Temperature Is Key!

You will definitely want to use a candy thermometer to make peanut brittle as the proper temperature of the candy is crucial to ensure you have peanut brittle that’s not too soft or chewy and not too hard. (Source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com)

Making Ahead, Storing and Freezing Peanut Brittle:

To make ahead: Peanut brittle can be made several days or even weeks in advance. It stays fresh at room temperature for 6-8 weeks. (Source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com)

Peanut Brittle Is Easy to Make at Home and Great for Holiday Gifts, or Just to Have Around the House When Unexpected Guests Show Up. Breaking Apart the Brittle Is a Fun Holiday Tradition!

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Do You Really Need Corn Syrup?

This peanut brittle specifically uses corn syrup to make keep it smooth and keep the sugar from crystalizing. Often, making caramel can be a scary thing, not only because you're cooking over direct heat (which can potentially cause the sugar to burn) but also because caramel candy can sometimes develop a gritty graininess. 

Peanut Brittl

This recipe for homemade peanut brittle is a buttery, crispy confection loaded with roasted peanuts. Break the brittle into bite sized pieces and serve for a simple yet satisfying dessert, or package up your peanut candy for gift giving. 

How Do You Make Peanut Brittle?

Peanut brittle is easier to make than you’d think. Corn syrup, salt, sugar and water get boiled, then butter and dry roasted peanuts are added to the mix. Everything gets cooked together until a rich and golden brown candy forms. The final step is a touch of baking soda. The peanut mixture gets poured onto a sheet pan and then it needs to cool completely before you can break it into pieces.