Pecan Free Peanut Brittle
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups raw or roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly greased parchment paper and set it near the stove. Measure out the baking soda, vanilla extract, and butter and have them ready — the final steps move fast.
- 2
Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Brush down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
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