Microwave Peanut Brittle

The best way to make peanut brittle is on the stove top. If you must use the microwave this recipe is consistently good.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Gurley’s raw Spanish peanuts
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt in a 2-1/2 quart microwave safe container.
  2. 700 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on HIGH POWER; stir, microwave 4 minutes longer on HIGH POWER. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on HIGH POWER.
  3. 1200 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on 60 PERCENT POWER; stir; microwave 4 minutes longer on 60 PERCENT POWER. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 1 minute longer on 60 PERCENT POWER.
  4. 1500 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on 50 PERCENT POWER; stir; microwave 4 minutes longer on 50 PERCENT POWER; stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 1 minute longer on 50 PERCENT POWER.
  5. ***Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet to 1/4 inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container
  6. ***NOTE: Any cooking time adjustments necessary for lower or higher watt ovens must be made before adding baking soda.