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Crunchy Peanut Brittle
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Starters and Snacks
Cuisine
British
Author:
Emily Davenport
Servings
425g (15oz) servings
Prep Time
25 minutes
Calories
72
Crunchy and utterly moreish, this peanut brittle is wonderful served with a hot cup of coffee. This delicious Crunchy Peanut Brittle is a Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
- Caster sugar 175g (6oz)
- Golden syrup 75g (3oz)
- Unsalted peanuts 175g (6oz)
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Unsalted butter 15g (½oz)
Directions
- Oil a baking sheet and fill a jug with boiling water
- Put the sugar and golden syrup into a heavy-based pan and add 125ml (4fl oz) cold water
- Heat gently, stirring continuously, until the sugar has completely dissolved, occasionally brushing down the sides of the pan with hot water
- Add the peanuts to the sugar syrup and bring to the boil
Boil, without stirring, for 7-10 minutes until the mixture turns a rich golden caramel colour
- Immediately remove from the heat and add the butter
- Do not stir, but mix into the caramel by tilting the pan
- Quickly pour onto the oiled baking sheet
- Leave to cool and set hard
- When cold, break into pieces and store in a jar or tin, interleaved with non-stick baking paper.
Nutrition
Calories 72, Fat 3 grams, Saturated Fat 0.8 grams
