Favorite Nut Brittle Recipe
Make old-fashioned peanut brittle at home with this easy recipe. A crunchy, buttery Christmas candy that’s perfect for gifting and keeps beautifully through the holidays.
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups raw unsalted nuts
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water, butter, and corn syrup over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the caramel is light brown and registers 300°F on a candy thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the nuts, baking soda, and vanilla until just combined. The mixture will bubble.
- Quickly scrape the brittle onto a large rimmed, nonstick baking sheet. Using the back of a large rubber spatula (oil it lightly if it sticks), spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break the brittle into large shards.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg