December 12, 2011

Dixie Peanut Brittle

I got this recipe years and years ago from a pamphlet put out by the North Carolina Agricultural Commission. It's absolutely the best peanut brittle I've ever had.


Ingredients:
Baking soda - 2 tsp
Butter - 2 Tbsp
Light corn syrup - 1 C
Peanuts – (raw, shelled, and with skins left ON) - 4 C
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 2 C
Water - 1/2 C

In a heavy saucepan, heat syrup, water, sugar, and salt to a rolling boil. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium & stir constantly until syrup spins a thread (293 degrees Fahrenheit). Add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly & pour on a buttered surface, spreading to 1/4" thickness. When cool, break in pieces.

Store in an airtight container.

Makes ~ 1 pound.
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16 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for including me in your link list! And thanks for linking up a great recipe. I LOVE peanut brittle, but have never made it... I should try this one!

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  2. Fabulous recipe! Thanks so much for adding me to your list- I really appreciate it!

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  3. Just stopping by from Karyn's site. I just copied and pasted this into a word document so I can try your recipe soon.

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  5. I've never tried this before,looks great :)

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  6. would be great if you add it to Creative Thursday?http://clairejustineoxox.blogspot.com/2011/12/creative-thursday_14.html

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  7. I love Peanut Brittle. When I go shopping at Christmas I always buy some. Now here is the recipe! Thank you very much for sharing this on the Creative Thursday Blog Hop.

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  8. Looks easy! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Can't wait to make it today. ~CJ

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  9. YUM! I love peanut brittle. This is a recipe I must try!

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  10. I have never made peanut brittle before. I'd like to make some and put in a tin. Thank you for sharing. Pat

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  11. Thanks for linking up to A Creative Harbor ~ Happy Holidays to you ^_^ Carol

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  12. I've always wanted to try peanut brittle! I might have to give this recipe a whirl. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time. Happy holidays. Will have to try this recipe.

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  14. I have made this before a favorite in our house

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  15. Thanks for joining us at Creative Thursday :)

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  16. This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing with NOBH! Smiles -

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