Paula Deen Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe
Follow this Paula Deen Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe ingredients and directions to make the perfect Microwave Peanut Brittle like Paula Deen.
Equipment & Tools
- Microwave
- Microwave-Safe 2-quart Dish
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Greased Cookie Sheet
- Glass Container
Ingredients
- ½ cup Karo Light Corn Syrup, Recommended
- 1 cup Domino White Sugar, Recommended
- 1 ½ cups Planters Salted Dry-Roasted Peanuts, Recommended
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract, Recommended
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe 2-quart dish, mix together corn syrup and sugar until well combined.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the peanuts and salt, then return the dish to the microwave and cook for an additional 4 minutes on high.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend well.
- Microwave for an additional 1 and 1/2 minutes on high.
- Remove the dish from the microwave and quickly add the baking soda, stirring until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
- Pour the mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or marble slab, spreading it as thin as possible.
- Allow the peanut brittle to cool completely.
- Once cooled, break the brittle into pieces.
- Enjoy your homemade Paula Deen Microwave Peanut Brittle!
Nutrition
Serving: 1PieceCalories: 561kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 88.7g (30%)Protein: 10.1g (20%)Fat: 22.5g (35%)Saturated Fat: 3.8g (24%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 4mg (1%)Sodium: 962mg (42%)Potassium: 281mg (8%)Fiber: 3.4g (14%)Sugar: 62.1g (69%)Calcium: 24mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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