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Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. sugar
1 c. light-colored corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. butter (no substitutes)
2 1/2 c. raw peanuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Directions:
Directions:
Butter 2 large baking sheets; set aside. Butter sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan. In pan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and butter. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring occasionally, to 275º soft-crack stage (about 30 minutes). Stir in nuts; continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 295ºhard crack stage (15 to 20 minutes more). Remove pan from heat. Quickly sprinkle baking soda over mixture, stirring constantly. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheets. Use 2 forks to lift and pull candy as it cools. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered up to 1 month. Makes 2-1/4 pounds (72 servings).
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Every Christmas mom made this wonderful treat!

 

 

 

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