corn syrup

  • Peanut Brittle (Soft)

    Soft Peanut Brittle
    Soft Peanut Brittle
    (Makes @2lbs)


    2 cups chunky peanut butter
    1½ cups sugar
    1½ cups light corn syrup
    ¼ cup, plus 1 teaspoon water
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    2 cups peanuts
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon vanilla


    NOTES:
     

    Butter 2 baking sheets or a large marble slab.
    In a double boiler heat the peanut butter over low, keeping it warm until it's needed.

    In a large sauce pan combine the sugar, corn syrup and ¼ cup of water.
    Cook over high heat to 275°F, lower the heat to medium, add butter, stirring until melted. Now add the peanuts and continue to stir until the candy starts turning brown and reaches 300°F, about 5 minutes.

    Remove from heat, stir in the baking soda mixture that has been dissolved in a tsp of water along with the vanilla. Working quickly, fold in the warm peanut butter until well blended.
    Pour the candy onto a marble slab or greased cookie sheet spreading it ¼ to ½ inch thick. Break into pieces after it has cooled