Peanut Brittle
📜 Collection: Unknown Seven | ✍️ Attribution: Grandma Beall | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade peanut brittle recipe straight from Grandma Beall’s kitchen, cooked to crunchy perfection in a skillet. This sweet treat combines sugar, Karo syrup, and peanuts for a delightful confection.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 20 mins | 30 mins | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Deep fryer skillet
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 c. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 c. | White Karo | Light corn syrup |
| 1/4 c. | Water | None |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla | Extract |
| 2 tsp | Soda | Baking soda |
| 1 pint | Peanuts | Raw or roasted |
Instructions
Step 1: Cooking
- Combine 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. white Karo, and 1/4 c. water in a deep fryer skillet.
- Cook over medium heat until the 1 pint peanuts crack.
Step 2: Finishing
- Turn off the heat.
- Add 2 tsp vanilla and 2 tsp soda.
- Pour onto a greased cookie sheet fast and let cool until hardened.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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