Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Microwave Peanut Brittle

Years ago (and I mean YEARS ago), I made peanut brittle in the microwave and then lost the recipe. I recently found a recipe that I decided to try out and I am well pleased with the results!

I love peanut brittle! It is something that I remember my Nana making during the holidays- she did it the old fashioned way. Me? NOPE, anything that requires a candy thermometer is NOT welcome in my house!! I just don't make candy well at all, but this turns out pretty good!!

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup, light
1 cups peanuts, roasted, salted, shelled
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Add peanuts and microwave on HIGH for four minutes, or until lightly brown. Add butter and vanilla to syrup, stirring well.

Microwave on high for 1 and 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into mixture and mix until foamy.

Pour onto a greased cookie sheet. Allow to cool. Break into pieces when fully cooled.


I tried this and have adapted the times a bit since my peanuts started to burn just a bit in the second microwaving stage...

Hope it works out well for you!!

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