Recipe by: Lisa Prince
Dixie Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a delicious treat and great for gift giving. This recipe is courtesy of the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association. For more peanut recipes: http://aboutpeanuts.com/peanut-recipes/
Servings: 2 pounds
Cook Time: Stovetop Method: prep. time; 15 minutes, total time; 30 minutes Microwave Oven Method: prep. time 10 minutes, total time 10 minutes
Meal Type: Snack
NC Ingredients: Peanuts
Ingredients
Stovetop Method:
Microwave Oven Method:
Directions
Stovetop Method:
In a heavy saucepan heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. **Cook to hard crack stage (293° to 300° F.) Add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds.
**Note: In the absence of a candy thermometer, test for hard crack stage by dropping a tiny bit of syrup into ice water (let it thread from a spoon into the water). When the threads are brittle (not pliable) it has reached the hard crack stage.
Microwave Oven Method:
Combine peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt in a 2 -1/2 quart microwave safe container. 700 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on HIGH POWER; stir, microwave 4 minutes longer on HIGH POWER. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on HIGH POWER.
1200 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on 60 PERCENT POWER; stir, microwave 4 minutes longer on 60 PERCENT POWER. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 1 minute longer on 60 PERCENT POWER.
***Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread to ¼ inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
***Note: Any cooking time adjustments necessary for lower or higher watt ovens must be made BEFORE adding baking soda.
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