Best 10 Mixed Nut Peanut Brittle Recipes

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Mixed nut peanut brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a special dessert, mixed nut peanut brittle is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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MIXED NUT BRITTLE



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Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.), Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOM'S BEST PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 cup peanuts
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
  • Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool. Snap candy into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

MIXED NUT BRITTLE RECIPE



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Nut brittle is easy to make, travels well, and actually improves in flavor with age, making it the ideal treat to give as a gift or to fill your own candy dish at home. Some trace the history of peanut brittle to a resourceful Southern housewife who, in the late 1800s, added roasted peanuts and baking soda to a failed batch of taffy, creating brittle instead. Whatever its origins are, nut brittle became a much-loved holiday tradition, not only for its tempting flavor but also for how easy it is to prepare, even for a novice candymaker. Brittle that's made with peanuts grew even more popular in the 1900s as farmers in Virginia and Georgia increased their production of the nut. We added that other Southern powerhouse-pecans-to this version, as well as a handful or two of cashews and whole almonds for a tasty change of pace.

Provided by Nancie McDermott

Categories     Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, plus more for baking sheet
2 cups mixed nuts (such as toasted pecan halves; lightly salted, toasted pistachios; lightly salted, toasted almonds; cashews; or pumpkin seeds)
1 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons flaky finishing salt (such as fleur de sel)

Steps:

  • Rub an 18- x 13-inch baking sheet lightly with butter, or coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Stir together sugar, water, corn syrup, and fine sea salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan; attach a candy thermometer to side of pan. Place pan over medium-high, and cook, occasionally stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Once sugar syrup is clear and thickened, cook, undisturbed, until the thermometer reaches 230˚F to 235˚F (soft-ball stage), 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in butter, and continue cooking over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, syrup starts to caramelize, and the thermometer reaches 300˚F to 305˚F (hard-crack stage), 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat; working very quickly, vigorously stir in the mixed nuts and peanuts just until completely coated in caramelized syrup.
  • Immediately stir in baking soda and vanilla. Once the baking soda hits the hot, caramelized syrup, it will lighten and start to get foamy. As soon as ingredients are combined, pour hot candy onto prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a wooden spoon, quickly and gently spread mixture, pushing into a fairly thin layer that covers most of baking sheet. (A few holes are fine. It doesn't need to be a solid sheet of candy.) Quickly sprinkle entire surface with flaky finishing salt. Let stand until brittle hardens, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store brittle in an airtight container or a ziplock plastic bag for up to 2 weeks.

CHILE-CINNAMON BRITTLE WITH MIXED NUTS



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This savory, barely sweet, recipe is my take on a basic peanut brittle I was given as a gift from a friend. She made it from a Jacques Torres recipe. I adapted the recipe to include mixed nuts, chili, cinnamon and a bit less corn syrup. I also roast the nuts to develop their flavor before using them in the candy brittle.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole peeled almonds
1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1 cup large peanuts
2 vanilla beans
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup good quality honey
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, half a palmful
1 1/4 sticks butter, diced
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1/3 palmful
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a couple of pinches

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts on a small baking sheet until fragrant and golden. Cool. Line a baking sheet with parchment and tear an extra piece of the same size. Reserve. Halve and scrape the vanilla beans, then add the seeds and pods to a pot with the toasted nuts, sugar, honey, corn syrup, salt and butter. Place the pot over high heat and stir until caramel in color. Then stir in the chile powder and cinnamon. Remove the vanilla pods with a fork and pour the brittle onto the lined baking sheet. Top with the extra parchment and roll out to an even layer, about 1/2 inch thick. Cool and break into irregular pieces.

PEANUT BRITTLE



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Here is a recipe for the easiest candy to make: brittle. The only thing even remotely tricky about it is getting the sugar to the tint of brown you want -- not too light, and definitely not too dark, which can happen in a flash. You can use any nut you want with this, but do add some salt if you use unsalted nuts.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, candies, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 4

Butter for greasing pan
2 cups sugar
2 cups roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted, or other nuts
Salt, if using unsalted peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Use a bit of butter to grease a baking sheet, preferably one with a low rim. Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy skillet and turn heat to medium. Stir until smooth, then cook, adjusting heat so that mixture bubbles steadily. Stir occasionally until mixture turns golden brown (which it may do rather suddenly).
  • Stir in the peanuts and a large pinch of salt, if desired. Pour mixture onto greased baking sheet and spread out. Cool for about a half-hour, then break into pieces. (You can score brittle with a knife when it has solidified slightly but not yet turned hard; that way, it will break into even squares.) Store in a covered container for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEANUT BRITTLE



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If you'd like to try making your own candy, this easy peanut brittle recipe is a perfect place to start. While "brittle" is the term for any combination of sugar and water that's heated to the hard crack stage and cooled, it's the addition of salty peanuts that makes this homemade peanut brittle recipe so addictively delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound shelled unroasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F. Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2x12 inches, and keep warm in oven. Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; reserve.
  • Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Stir in butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300°F or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour half the candy mixture onto each cookie sheet; quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

BRITTLE WITH MIXED NUTS



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Nut fanciers have a lot to love about this irresistible brittle. The variety of nuts is what makes it do different. It's one of the first sweet treats to appear on my Christmas candy tray...and also the first to disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts without peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter a baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons of butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally. , Add nuts; cook and stir until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and remaining butter. Add baking soda and stir vigorously. , Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BRITTLE



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This is my favorite brittle recipe. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Jordan Patten

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir sugar and salt with melted butter to dissolve completely. Remove saucepan from heat, add peanuts, and stir to coat completely; immediately pour onto prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Refrigerate until brittle, at least 30 minutes. Separate from parchment and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

MIXED NUT PEANUT BRITTLE



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The addition of butter, makes this quite yummy! Cooking the sugar and syrup correctly will make your brittle nice and crisp and crunchy. Cook to 295 degrees and the syrup in a clear, golden brown.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts (roughly chopped, cashews, peanuts or an assortment of mixed nuts)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter two 15x10 cookie sheets.
  • Cook sugar,syrup,water,butter and salt in a heavy saucepan oven medium heat, stirring often, watching to see that it does not burn.
  • Cook to 275 degrees until syrup turns a clear, golden brown. Remove from heat just when it turns that rich golden color, but does not begin to burn.
  • Remove from heat and immediately add mixed nuts and baking soda.
  • Pour onto 1 large cookie sheets, spread with forks to pull candy to cover pan or if you're lazy (like me) turn the pan to allow the gooey mess to travel across the pan.
  • Allow to cool and crack. If you're in a hurry ( like me) you can put the cookie sheet in the frig for a few minutes.
  • Immediately join Weight Watchers. LOL.

ANN'S CRUNCHY PEANUT BRITTLE



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Make and share this Ann's Crunchy Peanut Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix and set aside the butter and soda.
  • In a large pan, mix and boil the sugar, water,and syrup to hardball stage (254 degrees F).
  • Add peanuts and stir constantly until mixture turns yellow (NOT AMBER) about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add butter mixture and vanilla.
  • Pour onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Pat into a thickness you like with the back of a spoon.
  • Cool and break into pieces.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 518.1, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 63.6, Protein 14.1

Tips:

  • To make sure your peanut brittle doesn't crystallize, use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the sugar syrup. It should reach 300°F (150°C) before you add the nuts.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Be careful when pouring the hot sugar syrup into the baking pan. It can cause severe burns if it comes into contact with your skin.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the sugar syrup. Metal spoons can conduct heat and cause the sugar to crystallize.
  • Work quickly once you add the baking soda to the sugar syrup. It will cause the mixture to foam up and expand rapidly.
  • Pour the peanut brittle onto a greased baking sheet. This will help to prevent it from sticking.
  • Break the peanut brittle into pieces once it has cooled. If you try to do it while it's still warm, it will be too soft and sticky.

Conclusion:

Peanut brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of peanut brittle that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give peanut brittle a try!

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