How To Make The Best Peanut Brittle Ever...

Peanut Brittle

This is one very special  treat!

that has  many sweet memory's

attached to it.

 Especially, if you are a wee bit older!

Peanut Brittle is a unique combination,

It is salty and crunchy and sweet!

 And you can never just eat one piece!

I have made many versions of this persnickety Christmas treat...

My first attempt of making Peanut Brittle, we almost had to

 Throw away a cookie sheet, and a bowl that had

 Peanut Brittle stuck to it for life..

But a few years ago I found a recipe from this couple,

that made it in the microwave!!

Now, this couple was versed in Peanut Brittle making!

So, I thought my Hubby and I can do this...

Well...

Our first attempt was hard as a rock,

 as we did not read the recipe all

the way through first !!

May I suggest you read it all the way through and underline

All the times of cooking and any details that stand out.

Remember this is a science.

Peanut Brittle is not for the Wimpy bakers!

It takes wit and fortitude!!

Here is my batch spread out on a greased cookie sheet.

Here is their wonderful recipe below "Enjoy"

The Garriguses, who are both 83, have been married 63 years. They've lived in several states over the years. Two of their children, Debbie and Danny, and their grandchildren and great- grandchildren live out of state. Son Ron lives in Lexington.

Rozelle begins making peanut brittle by spreading butter over a ceramic cutting board.

"Use your fingers. God made fingers to work," she said.

Never spread the candy on an ungreased surface; it will stick.

Leo Garrigus uses a spatula to lift and move the candy as it hardens. He learned this after he had to chisel it off a cutting board one time, he said.

Here's how the Garriguses make peanut brittle.

In a 2-quart Pyrex bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar and ½ cup white syrup (measure accurately.) Microwave on high for 3 minutes, 40 seconds.

Remove from microwave and add 2 scant cups (cups not quite full) dry roasted salted peanuts. Punch them down into the mixture. Do not stir.

Return to microwave and cook for 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and add — but don't stir —1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon butter. Microwave for 1 minute, 30 seconds.

Remove from microwave and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir the mixture. It will foam. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered surface. Drag the bowl along to make sure the mixture is flat. Using a spatula, lift the candy and scoot it around, so it doesn't stick to the surface. Let the mixture cool until completely hardened, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces.

It's best to store peanut brittle in a tin, but Rozelle Garrigus said, "the fellas eat it up so fast, I've never been able to store it."

I hope you will attempt this wonderful Peanut Brittle!!

One thing I do like about Peanut Brittle as it stays fresh for a long time, you can even freeze it!
If you give this as a gift I promise they will tell you it was wonderful tasting.

Blessings, Roxy

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/12/09/1557538/peanut-brittle-is-a-snap-with.html#storylink=cp