Learn how to make a super easy peanut brittle in the microwave. If you are a fan of peanut brittle give this recipe a try.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar 200g
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup 160g
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup dry roasted or raw peanuts 150g
- 1 Tbsp of butter salted or unsalted 15g
- 3/4 tsp of baking soda 3g
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract 5ml
Instructions
- Add the sugar and corn syrup to a microwave-safe bowl and mix them together.
- Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, it should get bubbly. Then remove from the microwave. Use hot mitts if necessary.
- Stir the mixture then add the peanuts, butter, and salt and stir until combined.
- Heat again for 3 to 5 minutes until it gets light brown or blondish in color and the temp of the sugar reaches 300F/150C
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the baking soda until well combined, it will probably foam up a littel.
- Pour the peanut brittle mixture onto a sheet pan that has been buttered, or lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread out the brittle by pulling it with two forks, this will make it thinner.
- Allow it to cool completely, then you can break it apart. Enjoy!