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Grandma's Christmas Brittle Recipe

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Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her make this brittle is one of my favorite memories, and I'm glad I can pass on this delicious recipe.

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Grandma's Christmas Brittle Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Yield: 20 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°.
Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 ounce) equals 292 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Grandma's Christmas Brittle in Country Woman November/December 1992, p38

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by sunflower_4u44

thank you for this recipe! it turned out wonderful! i used almonds instead of peanuts and my husband and I LOVED it@

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by sarabault

This took us much longer than 15 minutes cooking time. More like 30+ minutes. But results were EXCELLENT!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by happy chef

I'm at 9,000 feet and it will not work, any advice from anyone?

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by charmeier

This is the first time I have made peanut brittle and it turned out great. The preparation time took quite a bit longer, a long time stirring and waiting for it to reach the proper temp., but well worth it

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by Kris Countryman

This is the best peanut brittle I have ever made. It did take me longer than 15 minutes to prepare but it was worth it.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by candycel

My grown daughter was hesitant to try any recipe with a candy thermometer but it's so easy! We love it and now it is on our annual Christmas baking list.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by Anonymous

I love this quick and easy recipe!!! It has to be one of the best. I highly suggest this recipe. First time? Look no further! You have found what you need. My kids, husband and friends loved it!

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