Jalapeno Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Jalapeno Peanut Brittle
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups peanuts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp butter

Directions:

  1. In a glass measuring cup place jalapeno and water and microwave for 5 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid and discard jalapenos.
  2. In a large non-stick saucepan mix sugar, jalapeno liquid and syrup, making sure to mix well. Stir over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees and add peanuts. Continue stirring until candy reaches 298 degrees and remove from heat and add salt, butter and baking soda, stir well.
  3. Pour onto a well buttered non-stick baking sheet and let cool completely, break into bite-size pieces.
  4. NOTE:If you use a non-stick silicone baking sheet liners you do not have to butter it and it improves the quality of the candy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 297.07 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.82g 23%
Cholesterol 1.36mg 0%
Sodium 342.73mg 14%
Potassium 210.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 38.27g 13%
Sugars 34.41g 138%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 11%
Protein 7.61g 15%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 30.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.9 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.45g 23%
Cholesterol 1.78mg 0%
Sodium 449.82mg 14%
Potassium 275.7mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.23g 13%
Sugars 45.16g 138%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 11%
Protein 9.99g 15%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 8%
Calcium 40.6mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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