High Altitude Peanut Brittle Recipe

Candy Chemistry: Homemade Peanut Brittle

WEBDec 8, 2022 · Instructions. Step 1. Place a silicone baking mat onto a half-size sheet pan, or grease the pan well. Keep a Thermapen on the …

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1. Place a silicone baking mat onto a half-size sheet pan, or grease the pan well. Keep a Thermapen on the kitchen counter right by your stovetop where you’ll be working.
2. In a medium saucepan combine water, sugar, and corn syrup. Clean the sides of the pan with a pastry brush and water. Turn the heat on to medium-high and allow to heat to 270ºF (132ºF), checking with your Thermapen to hit the temp on the nose. Do not stir.
3. Once the sugar has reached 270ºF (132ºC) add the peanuts and stirring constantly over the heat (using a high heat silicone spatula or wooden spoon) until the temperature reaches 300ºF (149ºC), infusing the brittle with peanutty flavor. (By this temperature, the sugars should be stable enough to stir.)
4. Once the mixture reaches 300ºF (149ºC), remove from the heat and add the butter, vanilla, and baking soda—stirring actively. The mixture will rapidly aerate (think volcano science project). Continue stirring until the butter melts completely.

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WEBDec 16, 2019 · Instructions. Line a 10x15 inch baking pan (or larger) with parchment paper and set aside. Place sugar, syrup, and water in a 2 …

1. Line a 10x15 inch baking pan (or larger) with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place sugar, syrup, and water in a 2 quart with candy thermometer attached and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly stir in the butter a little at a time. Let the mixture boil, stirring occasionally.
3. When mixture reaches 250 degrees* (when you drop a little of it into cold water it forms pliable strands), add the peanuts. Stir constantly for 5-7 more minutes until mixture reaches 300 degrees*. Remove from heat.
4. Add the vanilla and baking soda and stir until evenly combined. Pour onto parchment lined baking sheet and quickly spread evenly.

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