MRS. BARNEY'S PEANUT BRITTLE
This recipe comes from the wife of one of my husband's co-workers. She made this peanut brittle and sent it to his office every year for Christmas. She also made a batch for my husband every year for his birthday (and he shared very little of it). When Mrs. Barney passed away, her husband started to make it for the office...
Provided by Claudia McClaran
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Butter a large sheet pan (10" X 15" or larger)and set aside on a heat proof surface.
- 2. Place sugar, water and corn syrup in large saucepan (mine is 4.2 qt size, which had room to spare). Bring to a boil over medium-to-medium high heat, stirring gently to dissolve sugar. Continue to boil to Soft Ball stage (240° on candy thermometer), stirring occasionally.
- 3. When syrup mixture has reached 240° add peanuts, vanilla and butter. Stir constantly, continuing to cook to Hard Crack stage (295°).
- 4. Remove from burner. Add baking soda. Stir ONLY until well mixed and foamy, but do NOT stir foam down.
- 5. Pour onto prepared sheet pan. DO NOT FLATTEN; allow it to settle on its own.
- 6. When brittle has hardened, but is still hot, sprinkle sugar on top.
- 7. As soon as brittle is hard and cool enough to handle, break up and place in an airtight container.
- 8. NOTES: Mrs. Barney stressed that the baking soda MUST be very fresh and should be purchased the day you are planning to make the brittle. If using a candy thermometer, it is very important to attach the thermometer to the pan before heating the sugar/water/syrup mixture and allow the thermometer to heat with it. Be sure the bulb of the thermometer does not touch the bottom of the pan. Clean up is very easy if you fill the pan with VERY hot water and let the pan and any utensils that you used sit in the hot water for a few minutes until the hardened candy dissolves.
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Abdulali khan
[email protected]I love this peanut brittle! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Nora Hatcher
[email protected]This peanut brittle is the best! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and it's so addictive.
Tim Tipton
[email protected]I've never made peanut brittle before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly and it's so delicious.
Chaudhry Ali
[email protected]This peanut brittle is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it with ingredients I already have on hand.
Caroline Wairimu
[email protected]I made this peanut brittle for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Rumal Ahmed
[email protected]This peanut brittle is the perfect holiday treat. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Maruf Ali
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of peanut brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and airy, and the peanut flavor is just right.
Alyssa Jason
[email protected]This peanut brittle is so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating it!
Martina Storry
[email protected]I've made this peanut brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
rajdev das
[email protected]This peanut brittle is the best I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.