Gayle'S Spicy Peanut Brittle – a delicious recipe with sugar, light Karo syrup, water, peanuts, salt, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
In a large heavy pan combine: sugar, Karo Syrup and water.
2
Boil this mixture until it reaches 238 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3
Then add raw peanuts. 1/4 tsp salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently.
4
Continue cooking and stirring until thermometer reaches 290 degrees - hard crack - remove from the burner and add: vanilla and butter.
5
Quickly stir together and add: baking soda and cayenne.
6
Mix well and, working quickly, pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Use two if you want it super thin. Spread quickly and let cool.
7
Break into pieces and store in airtight tin or canister.
8
Gnote: I have doubled this recipe but mostly I make a batch and a half as it fits in the pan better when boiling up.
9
I have made this with cashews and other nuts, too. Good stuff and not hard on the teeth!
825
kcal
Calories
38
g
Fat
112
g
Carbs
19
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup light Karo syrup, 1 cup water, 2 cups raw peanuts, and more.
Yes, Gayle'S Spicy Peanut Brittle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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