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The peanut brittle recipe

Are you craving a classic homemade candy that's pure sweet satisfaction? The peanut brittle recipe is a timeless American treat. It turns simple ingredients into a crunchy dessert loved by generations. This golden, crisp confection combines the rich flavor of roasted peanuts with caramelized sugar.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup raw or dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt optional, enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer (optional but helpful)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat

Method
 

  1. Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  2. Heat: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Boil: Stop stirring and let it boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), or until the mixture turns a golden amber color.
  4. Add peanuts: Stir in the peanuts quickly and cook for about 1–2 more minutes, until golden.
  5. Finish: Remove from heat and immediately stir in butter, vanilla, and baking soda. The mixture will foam up — stir fast!
  6. Spread: Pour the hot brittle onto your prepared baking sheet and quickly spread it thin.
  7. Cool: Let it cool completely (about 30 minutes), then break into pieces.