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Brenda Gantt’s Peanut Brittle

The cookbook author and social media star shares a recipe for a tasty treat that is a Christmas tradition in her family.

Brenda Gantt's Peanut Brittle; photo courtesy Brenda Gantt
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Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. corn syrup
½ c. water
2 ½ c. shelled raw redskin peanuts (leave skins on)
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

1. In a boiler or large saucepan, bring sugar, syrup and water to a rolling boil. Add peanuts and bring to a hard boil. Stir constantly until syrup becomes hard and brittle.

2. When a little bit is placed in a cup of cold water, it should turn hard. If it does, take the syrup out of the water and test it to make sure it’s crunchy. If not, continue boiling.

3. When ready, quickly stir in baking soda and immediately pour into a large (12×16-inch) and completely buttered baking pan that has sides, making sure that the sides are buttered too. Let cool completely. Break into 2- to 3-inch pieces.

Makes about 40 pieces

Nutritional Information (Serving Size=1 piece):  Calories: 110; Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 16g; Protein: 2g.

Read Brenda’s inspiring story from Guideposts’ The Joys of Christmas 2022!

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