Post by Loupy on Dec 3, 2011 15:32:44 GMT -7
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Makes 24 pieces
Hands-On Time: 10m
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups roasted salted peanuts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, line with a piece of parchment paper, and spray the paper.
Spray a metal spatula as well.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and salt until smooth.
Microwave the sugar mixture on high until it is bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes. Mix in the peanuts and butter and microwave on high until the mixture has thickened and is a pale golden color, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Remove the peanut mixture from the microwave and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. (Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up.)
Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it with the prepared spatula.
Let stand until hardened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Lift the brittle off the parchment and break into 2-inch pieces.
Storage suggestion: Keep the peanut brittle at room temperature, between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
Per ServingServing Size: 1 piece
Calories 128
Fat 7g
Sat Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 204mg
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 16g
Sugar 11g
Fiber 1g
Iron 0mg
Calcium 7mg
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez, December 2011
Makes 24 pieces
Hands-On Time: 10m
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups roasted salted peanuts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, line with a piece of parchment paper, and spray the paper.
Spray a metal spatula as well.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and salt until smooth.
Microwave the sugar mixture on high until it is bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes. Mix in the peanuts and butter and microwave on high until the mixture has thickened and is a pale golden color, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Remove the peanut mixture from the microwave and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. (Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up.)
Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it with the prepared spatula.
Let stand until hardened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Lift the brittle off the parchment and break into 2-inch pieces.
Storage suggestion: Keep the peanut brittle at room temperature, between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
Per ServingServing Size: 1 piece
Calories 128
Fat 7g
Sat Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 204mg
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 16g
Sugar 11g
Fiber 1g
Iron 0mg
Calcium 7mg
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez, December 2011
