My mother isn't able to cook anymore but she used to bake all the time. Peanut brittle was one of her specialties and she made it often. I have never made it the way she did, which involved lots of stirring, using a candy thermometer (although I don't think she used one, she just knew when it was ready by the way it looked), and more stirring. Here is a simple recipe for making peanut brittle in the microwave and it is easy as 1-2-3.
1 cup sugar
1 cup raw peanuts
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 TBS. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
You will need a microwave-proof container that will hold 2 quarts.
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| Stir together the peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. |
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| Add the butter and vanilla and stir. Microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Add the baking soda and stir gently until the mixture is light and foamy. |
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| Pour the mixture out onto a warm, buttered pan or a pan lined with aluminum foil. Let it cool before breaking it into pieces. |
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
Foolproof Microwave Peanut Brittle
9 comments:
I'm making that tomorrow!
I would have never thought peanut brittle could be so easy. Have always avoided making it because I thought it was difficult and the weather had to be just right. I'm trying this one!
Thanks for tis Phillip! I made peanut brittle a couple of times the old fashoned way and decided that it was way too much work. Your method makes it look lots simpler. Off to the kitchen to give it a try!
Mmmmm one of my favorite things in the world. I will have to try this. I never have made it because it is so time consuming, margins for error etc. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.
Let me know how it turns out!
Looks wonderful!
Happy Holidays, Phillip!
Uh-oh...it could be very dangerous that I know about this...I'm a Peanut Brittle Fiend!
I'm a non-cooker for the most part but -
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
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