Peanut brittle

Peanut brittle

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• butter - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• white syrup - 1/2 c
• raw peanuts - 1 c

How to make peanut brittle:

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in 1 1/2-quart casserole. Place in microwave oven and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes. Add butter and vanilla. Blend well with syrup. Return to microwave 1 to 2 minutes. Add baking soda. Stir until mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour. When cool, break into pieces. Yields 1 pound.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Fruit, Candy.