Joanna Gaines Peanut Brittle Recipe
Do you love sweet treats? You must try the Joanna Gaines Peanut Brittle Recipe. It is crunchy and buttery. It tastes like home.
Equipment
- Large heavy saucepan.
- Candy Thermometer
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar.
- 1 cup light corn syrup.
- 1/2 cup water.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
- 2 cups roasted salted peanuts.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet. Use parchment paper or a mat.
- Mix sugar, syrup, and water in the pan. Stir it over medium heat.
- Boil the mix until it reaches 250 degrees. Use your candy thermometer.
- Stir in the peanuts and butter. Keep cooking the mixture.
- Wait until the heat hits 300 degrees. This makes it very crunchy.
- Remove from heat. Quickly stir in soda and vanilla. It will bubble up.
- Pour it onto the sheet. Spread it thin and let it cool.
Notes
- Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- Move fast once you add baking soda.
- Do not stir too much at the end.
- Work on a dry, clear day.
- Break it into pieces when fully hard.