Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

4.3
(52)

Old-fashioned peanut brittle just like Grandma used to make--simple and good!!

7
7
7
7
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
1 1/4 pounds

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup white corn syrup

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 ½ cups raw peanuts

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Directions

  1. Spray two cookie sheets with non-stick spray coating.

  2. In a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to boiling and add peanuts. Cook until peanuts become golden in color and syrup mixture beads off nuts when raised out of pan. Quickly mix in the salt and baking soda until well blended.

  3. Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets. Allow mixture to spread on it's own. Cool completely, and break into pieces. Store in air-tight container or plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143 Calories
5g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 78mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.