How To Make Homemade Peanut Brittle

It may sound like a shock, but it was not until quite recently that I tasted peanut brittle. I love the idea of this candy, it is reminiscent of another era. One that required long cooking over an old fashioned stove. Walking miles just to say hello to a neighbor and making sure not to show up empty handed. The shards of amber colored deliciousness are elegant and homemade looking. Baking needs precision, but when an opportunity for some leeway presents itself it is good to take advantage. I chose to first roast and season the peanuts before adding them to the sugar mixture. When you are craving something sweet this is the perfect snack. The trick is to wait until the brittle turns brittle before you dig your spoon into the saucepan!

1 cup of peanuts. Substitute with pumpkin seeds if allergic to peanuts

½ cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon sea salt

¼ cup water

3 tablespoons of softened vegan butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon chili powder

Pour 1 tablespoon of melted butter onto peanuts on a cookie tray. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the sea salt. Mix the combination and place cookie tray into a 350 degree oven. Bake until brown sugar is melted and peanuts are roasted.

Over medium heat in a saucepan bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved add the peanuts. Continue to stir. Use candy thermometer and when it reaches 300˚ remove from heat. Stir in butter and baking soda. Pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool completely. Once the brittle is cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!