Chili Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Chili Peanut Brittle
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
187
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 package (12 oz) raw spanish peanuts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1-1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl,combine paprika,chili powder,salt,red pepper,and coriander;set aside.
  2. Butter sides of a heavy large saucepan.
  3. Combine sugar,corn syrup,and water in saucepan.
  4. Stirring constantly,cook over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
  5. Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on sides of pan.
  6. Attach a candy thermometer to pan,making sure it does not touch the bottom of the pan.
  7. Increase heat to meduim and bring to a boil.
  8. Cook( without )stirring, about 10 minutes or until mixture reaches 260 degrees.
  9. Stir in peanuts and continue cooking until mixture reaches hard-crack stage,about 300 to 310 degrees.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add butter and spice mixture,stir until butter melts.
  12. Add baking soda (syrup will foam),stir until soda dissolves.
  13. Pour candy onto a large piece of buttered aluminum foil,cool completely.
  14. Break into pieces.
  15. Store in an airtight container.
  16. Makes about 2 pounds of candy
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.69 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.07g 8%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 272.8mg 11%
Potassium 28.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 37.01g 12%
Sugars 36.05g 144%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 2%
Protein 0.72g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 341.78 Kcal (1431 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.28g 8%
Cholesterol 18.61mg 3%
Sodium 499.42mg 11%
Potassium 52.11mg 1%
Total Carbs 67.75g 12%
Sugars 65.99g 144%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Protein 1.32g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 15.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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