Posted on 01/26/2023 5:47:35 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: January 23, 2023)
NATIONAL PEANUT BRITTLE DAY
National Peanut Brittle Day on January 26th recognizes a hard, flat candy confection enjoyed worldwide. The candy’s buttery, nutty texture makes for a delicious treat and can be made at home.
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Peanut Brittle includes caramelized sugar or corn syrup. Nuts are added to the molten sugar and then poured onto a flat surface such as granite or marble and smoothed into a thin sheet. The candy cools into a hard, brittle treat broken into smaller pieces. Some of the best brittles are hand-stretched into a thin, easily cracked candy that melts in the mouth.
The history of peanut brittle is uncertain, though one legend says it was all a mistake. The story goes that a southern woman was making taffy, and instead of using cream of tartar, she used baking soda by accident.
HOW TO OBSERVE PEANUT BRITTLE DAY
Make up a batch of peanut brittle with the following recipe to share with that person you just know loves it. Since the candy keeps well, give it as a gift. You might also teach someone to make your favorite recipe, passing on the tradition.
Use #PeanutBrittleDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL PEANUT BRITTLE DAY HISTORY
It’s been a brittle search, but so far National Day Calendar hasn’t been able to break through to the origins of this sweet holiday.
Peanut Brittle FAQ
Q. Can I freeze peanut brittle?
A. Yes. Peanut brittle can last at least three months when stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container.
Q. What makes peanut brittle brittle?
A. The sugar for peanut brittle is cooked to 300°F, called the hard crack stage. This makes the candy hard, with a snap to it. Stretching the sugar once it cools to a malleable temperature gives the brittle a delicate, brittle texture.
Brittle Ping!
You can also use almonds or any nut!...............
Everyone seems very brittle these days.
I bought some at a roadside market place in L.A. coming home from FL a week ago. (L.A. would be Lower Alabama). It was quite good, but I think what’s left is at the other house. Now I’m hungry for brittle and won’t be able to get at it until tomorrow.
I’m partial to Sees Candy Store Peanut Brittle myself.
Hard pass. This stuff has never appealed to me.
I’m partial to Sees Candy Store Peanut Brittle myself.
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Wife and I love Sees Peanut Brittle. Yum!
There is a huge variety available. This place also has great chocolate toffee.
I drive by this store and restaurant about every eight weeks in souther Virginia.
They also have a great selection of almonds etcetera.
https://www.vadiner.com/category/Brittles-and-Squares
I like peanut brittle, but I don’t eat it very often. Nowadays, it’s mostly made with high fructose corn syrup, which I try to avoid.
We make our own with real sugar!.............
that link may lead to a 20% off sale as well ...
I love good peanut brittle. Unfortunately, it is hard to know if it is good until after you eat it. The good stuff has a buttery undertone to it.
I like to make my own peanut brittle every now and then. Lately I have been making a very similar thing using mixed nuts and pure cane syrup. I just love cane syrup so much better than corn syrup.
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/keto-peanut-brittle/
1 cup Roasted & Salted Peanuts
▢2 ounces Butter
▢3 ounces Swerve
▢1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread out the peanuts.
Place the butter, swerve and vanilla essence in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Cook the mixture to caramel stage, it should be a deep brown color. Note that under cooking the caramel will leave your brittle grainy.
Pour the caramel over the peanuts and leave to cool completely, around 30-50 minutes.
Break the cooled brittle into pieces and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Keto Peanut Brittle Recipe - delicious sugar-free candy recipe on a sheet ready to eat
Keto Peanut Brittle recipe is delicious low-carb, sugar-free candy that you can learn how to make at home
How To Store Keto Peanut Butter Brittle
Store leftover Low Carb Peanut Brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. It can also be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Danke!..................
Danke!..................
I remember Stuckey’s. We used to stop at the one in Eastman, Ga on the way to the Georgia coast. The pecan divinity log was my favorite. You can still order their products at Stuckeys.com.
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