Peanut Brittle Recipe

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Yield: 4 cups
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 12 servings):
  • Calories: 319
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 51 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg
  • Sodium: 5 mg
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Preparation: 10 minutes
• Resting: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 20 minutes

Ingredients and Instructions

Ready to craft irresistibly crunchy spicy cinnamon peanut brittle? This delightful treat combines the nutty richness of roasted peanuts with a fiery kick of cayenne and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for gifting or snacking, it comes together in just 1 hourlet's dive in!

1. Mix 1 1/2 cups lightly salted roasted peanuts with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set asidethis bold blend will elevate your brittle to addictive levels.
2. Lightly oil the inside of a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan with vegetable oil. Add 3 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups water. Heat over high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until it boilswatch the magic begin!
3. Once boiling, stop stirring. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover, reduce to medium heat, and simmer until the syrup reaches a gorgeous light amber color.
4. Swiftly stir in the peanut mixturethe syrup will cool quickly, so move fast! Pour the sizzling blend onto a silicone mat or buttered parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. With a buttered spatula, spread thinly and evenly while it's hot. For perfect single-layer peanuts, gently press with a second buttered baking sheet on top. Work quickly before it sets!
6. Let cool completely, then shatter into irresistible shards. Pure bliss awaits your first crunchy bite.

Pro Tip: Buttered tools ensure smooth spreading and no stickingyour brittle will turn out paper-thin and shatteringly crisp every time. Impress your friends with this homemade masterpiece!