Blooming where I am planted! | I am not normally a big fan of peanuts, but I DO like the "Munch" candy bars. I was thinking I should see if I could make something like it at home, and though I haven't found anything like it yet, I did find, and make this recipe. It turned out great! This peanut brittle is not so "shattery" or stick-to-the-teeth like most brittles - I don't like the brittle like that. This one breaks off nicely without the shattery edges or sticky residue. It says to use raw peanuts, but I used Planters Honey Roasted peanuts and they turned out great. I keep the finished product in the freezer and take a piece out now and then. This recipe is KSBoy-tested and loved (I sent him a care package!).
from cooks.com
| PEANUT BUTTER PEANUT BRITTLE | | <script type="text/javascript">Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1730,157161-230199,00.html Content Copyright © 2011 Cooks.com - All rights reserved. 1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. raw peanuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. water
2 c. peanut butter, creamy or chunky 1. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 275 degrees on a candy thermometer or soft ball stage. Remove candy thermometer and stir in butter. 2. Lower heat to medium and add peanuts. Stir 5 minutes over medium heat. Replace thermometer in pan and cook until candy starts turning brown, 300 degrees. 3. Combine soda with water, stirring well. Remove candy from heat; stir in vanilla and soda mixture. Lightly stir in peanut butter. Pour onto a well buttered cookie sheet and spread very thinly with a spatula. Cool and break candy into pieces. Store in a covered container at room temperature. Makes 2 1/2 pounds. Hints: Warm peanut butter slightly by placing jar in hot water. Fold peanut butter into syrup mixture very lightly. |
Edited by amsunshine 9/14/2011 10:31
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Delicious Peanut Butter Peanut Brittle Recipe (KSBoy-approved)
