Classic Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Classic Peanut Brittle
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Ingredients
7
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Nutrition
1964
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, add peanuts, and microwave 2 more minutes with 1,000-watt microwave. Microwave 4 more minutes if using a 700-watt microwave. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  2. Pour into a buttered 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; shake pan to spread thinly. Cool until firm, and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  3. Cooktop Brittle: Prep: 5 min., Cook: 8 min., Stand: 5 min. Cook first 3 ingredients in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil. Boil without stirring 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 310°. Add peanuts, and cook 2 to 3 more minutes or to 280°. (Mixture should be golden brown.) Remove from heat, and stir in butter and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture onto a metal surface or into a shallow pan. Allow to stand 5 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces.
  4. Pecan Brittle: Substitute 1 cup chopped pecans for peanuts.
  5. Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Brittle: Prepare peanut brittle as directed. Melt 2 (2-ounce) chocolate bark coating squares; dip peanut brittle pieces into melted chocolate. Place on wax paper, and let harden
  6. Popcorn Peanut Brittle: Prepare brittle as directed. Stir in 1 cup popped popcorn before pouring into pan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1963.52 Kcal (8221 kJ)
Calories from fat 774.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.02g 132%
Cholesterol 61.06mg 20%
Sodium 1694.78mg 71%
Potassium 797.47mg 17%
Total Carbs 297.59g 99%
Sugars 256.83g 1027%
Dietary Fiber 4.11g 16%
Protein 20.83g 42%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 8.2mg 46%
Calcium 92.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 418.05 Kcal (1750 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.32g 132%
Cholesterol 13mg 20%
Sodium 360.84mg 71%
Potassium 169.79mg 17%
Total Carbs 63.36g 99%
Sugars 54.68g 1027%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 16%
Protein 4.44g 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.8mg 46%
Calcium 19.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 45.6
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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