PEANUT BRITTLE

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups lightly salted, roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
Vegetable oil, for coating the saucepan
Softened butter for spatula

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine peanuts, cinnamon, and cayenne. Set aside.
  • Brush the inside of a medium sized heavy saucepan with vegetable oil. Add the sugar and water to the saucepan, cook over high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until it comes to a boil. Stop stirring, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the sugar is a light amber color. Stir in peanuts. This will greatly reduce the temperature of the sugar so work quickly. Once evenly mixed, pour mixture onto a sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat or buttered parchment paper. Using a buttered spatula, spread thin. You will have to work quickly when pouring out and spreading the mixture in the pan. If necessary, in order to achieve single layer of peanuts, top with second sheet pan whose underside has been buttered. Cool completely and then break into pieces.

Milan Milan
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I've made this peanut brittle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for parties or gift-giving.


Samantha Rogers
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This peanut brittle is the perfect holiday treat. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Noor Zainab
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I'm not a big fan of peanut brittle, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Tshepang Senne
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This is the best peanut brittle recipe ever!


Shamoya Bartley
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I love this recipe! The peanut brittle is always perfect.


Aamino Cadey
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This peanut brittle is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Sasha Steven
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best peanut brittle I've ever had.


Ariannah Mccarthy
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I made this peanut brittle for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy snack.


Wajahat Khan
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This peanut brittle is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of sweet and salty.


Zilehuma Mashhadi
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I've been making this peanut brittle for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for parties or gift-giving.


Allyah Gibson
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I'm not a big fan of peanut brittle, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It's not too sweet and has a nice crunch.


Abir Sabbir
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This was my first time making peanut brittle and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too hard or too soft, but it was perfect.


Iqbal ayaz Khan
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I love this recipe! The peanut brittle is always crispy and delicious. I also like that it's not too sweet.


Gracie Loving
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This is the best peanut brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Krishna Pariyar
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I've made this peanut brittle several times now and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Michael Garcia
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This peanut brittle recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The brittle is perfectly crispy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


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