Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe Without Corn Syrup
Peanut brittle is a classic treat that is simple, easy to make, crunchy, and addictive. You need three basic ingredients and less than 25 minutes to make these brittle. These brittles are vegan, dairy free, and gluten-free.
Servings: 24 Brittles
Calories: 102kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Peanuts , roasted and salted
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder optional
- ½ cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with oil or butter. Set aside.
- Add peanuts, chile powder, and toss to combine in a small bowl. (If you are adding unsalted roasted peanuts, add ½ salt now and toss)2 cups Peanuts, ½ teaspoon Chili powder
How to make peanut brittle?
- Add sugar and water in a skillet or a pan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.½ cup Water, 1 cup Sugar
- Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and allow it to cook until the mixture reaches a deep amber color. This may take about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of your pan. (key: do not stir the mixture at all once the sugar is dissolved and it comes to a boil. )
- Quickly stir in the peanuts and vanilla extract, and once everything is evenly combined, pour it onto the prepared sheet and spread it using a spatula as quickly as possible.1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Allow it to cool completely. Once cooled and hardened, cut them using a kitchen mallet or the back of the spoon. (Peanut brittle can take 20-30 minutes to harden fully. Leave it alone on the counter)
- Store it in an airtight container; serve as needed with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy.
Notes
- I have used roasted and salted peanuts and thus have not added salt to my ingredient list. If using unsalted peanuts, make sure you add ½ teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
- If you serve this for your small kids or love sweets without any kick, skip the chile powder.
- Vanilla extract is only for flavor. You can even skip that in the recipe.
- You can also add cocoa powder or cinnamon if you are making this for the holiday. Just ensure you add it only at the end, or it might burn.
- You can try this brittle with almonds or cashews or combine all three nuts, and it tastes delicious.
- Use a silicon spatula and nonstick pan, or grease your pan and spatula along with the baking sheet so that you easily handle it.
- Never make this recipe on high heat. The sugar will burn easily with a lot of smoke. Medium to medium-low flame works the best.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg