Peanut brittle

Peanut brittle recipe

This old-fashioned sweet will have you reminiscing over morning teas with your grandparents during childhood. Made with just two simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry, this traditional toffee-like candy makes the perfect homemade edible gift for Christmas, Easter or any event that you don’t want to arrive at empty-handed. Eat peanut brittle on its own, serve with an afternoon cuppa or sprinkle shards of it over ice cream and cakes as a crunchy garnish. 

How to make peanut brittle

This two-ingredient peanut brittle recipe uses pantry staples, so it’s great to whip up when you haven’t had time to do your weekly shop. To make your own peanut brittle, heat caster sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar melts and it turns into a luscious medium caramel colour. You’ll want to keep your eye on the sugar and stir it occasionally so as to not let it burn. Once the sugar has turned to caramel, stir in the salted peanuts and pour into a pan to let it cool completely. 

The best peanut brittle recipe

Caramel can become extremely hot, so be careful when handling it and use a wooden spoon when stirring the sweet mixture. Once the peanut brittle has had time to sit in the fridge to set, use your hands to break it into smaller pieces. Store any leftover brittle in an airtight container for up to 6-8 weeks – if it lasts that long!

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For more recipes like this peanut brittle, give this popcorn and seed brittle a try, or other edible gifts such as this salted caramel and peanut butter fudge, Iced Vovo and white chocolate rocky road, or even this ginger, chilli and mango chutney.