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Soft Peanut Brittle
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Peanut brittle is a classic Christmas candy treat.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
6 reviews
2 comments
ingredients
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
2 teaspoons water, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups peanuts, raw or roasted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
In a double boiler over hot water, place peanut butter to heat while preparing syrup. In a large saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cups water. Cook over high heat to 275 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Lower heat to med, add butter, stirring until melted. Add peanuts, cook stirring for about 5 minutes until candy starts turning brown and reaches 300 degrees F on the candy thermometer.
Remove from heat, stir in baking soda that has been dissolved in the 2 teaspoons water. Add vanilla. Working quickly, fold in warm peanut butter, stirring gently. At once, pour candy mixture onto well greased marble slab or cookie sheet. Quickly spread as thin as possible. The secret of the candy is quick cooling. When cold, break into serving size portions.
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jstuart
nutrition data
312 calories, 18 grams fat, 34 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams protein per 1/8th pound.
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reviews & comments
April 29, 2020
I like it a lot! but canât seem to get it off the glass tray without it breaking up into little pieces :( (Did I not grease it enough?)
September 15, 2018
Great recipe was curious of the soft brittle ( I have no idea what the Davenport is) I donât use a candy thermometer for my brittle I just watch the colour and I even add my vanilla while itâs cooking - I added chilli flakes to the mixture and it worked out super well.
I have made this twice. First time, like taffy and know I did not get hot enough. Second time, too hard! What did I do wrong? Not soft and flaky like Bruttles, aka Davenport. It is much more like reg peanut brittle. Please help.
You mention that the first batch did not get hot enough. Did you use a candy thermometer? That's vital for making candy.
December 30, 2016
I've never been to the Davenport Hotel, but my son says its just as good as what they sell. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I made this tonight and am disappointed in the outcome. The flavor itself is great but mine turned out more like a hard taffy than the soft, flaky peanut brittle that we know and love from the Davenport. It's my first attempt at using a candy thermometer and making candy for that matter... so I'm guessing I may have done something wrong in the process. Stirring too much? Too hot? Would be good if the recipe advised on what's necessary to make sure it stays soft. I'll try again...
October 25, 2010
I went in search of a soft peanut brittle recipe after a friend brought me some from the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. This was the perfect recipe! Everyone loves this candy whenever I make it! The first time I made it, I used cashews instead of peanuts because I had those on hand and loved it so much that I have used them each time. The pieces of candy are also wonderful partially dipped in chocolate if you want to splurge on the calories. One time I made it without any nuts at all and it comes out similar to the inside of a butterfinger. I chopped some pieces up and it made a wonderful topping for ice cream. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!
January 13, 2008
I've been looking for a SOFT Peanut Brittle recipe and this one was great. I used Super Chunky peanutbutter as I didn't have Creamy, but I think the results were excellent. The peanut brittle nearly covered the whole surface of my 12x17' jelly roll pan, with the finished product being a nice thickness. The recipe mentioned the secret of the candy is quick cooling, so I put the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes. I will definitely make this soft peanut brittle again and again.
December 23, 2007
I get rave reviews any time I hand this out. Similar to Bruttles soft peanut brittle (if you are from the NW, you will know what I mean). I made this for my gift to the neighbors this year, thanks for sharing it.