Microwave Peanut Brittle
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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
- Combine peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt in a 2-1/2 quart microwave safe container.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- ***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
- ***NOTE: Any cooking time adjustments necessary for lower or higher watt ovens must be made before adding baking soda.
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