Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and baking soda- this will cause a reaction and the candy mixture will bubble, that is why it is important to use a large saucepan! NOTE: the candy will not look dark until it sets. Keep whisking until the candy reaches 300 degrees on your thermometer (this can take anywhere from 8-12 minutes) Sometimes because it is so stiff, I ask my husband to help pour the nuts in, while I continue to stir! The candy will bubble and then stiffen up, this is normal. Once the temperature is reached add the butter and peanuts. Place your candy thermometer in (but make sure it doesn’t touch the bottom of the pan) and continue whisking until the temperature reads 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer (this can take upwards of 10 minutes). In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, bring the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to a simmer, whisking frequently. I like using salted roasted peanuts, but you can substitute your favorite nut like cashews, almonds, or macadamia nuts! You will also need a large saucepan and a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. I suggest measuring out all your ingredients before beginning. So gather up all your ingredients and prep everything before you start, because once you do, you will need to be prepared to act quickly! I have a microwave version of peanut brittle on my site, but today I am taking you back to the original stove-top version! It isn’t super difficult to make, but it does require your close attention! Peanut brittle is believed to originate in the South, when a woman was trying to make taffy but made the mistake of adding baking soda instead of cream of tartar! What a delicious mistake that was! Growing up when my mom started making peanut brittle, homemade caramels, English toffee, and peppermint bark, I knew that Christmas was coming soon! We would package all the homemade goodies, go to the neighbors, sing a few Christmas carols and leave them with a Christmas tin of delicious holiday treats! Homemade Peanut Brittle is a crunchy, buttery, sweet candy confection and is a holiday favorite treat or edible gift!
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