Dixie Peanut Brittle

This recipe comes from the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. It was included in a newspaper insert a few years ago. I hope you enjoy making your very own Peanut Brittle.

 

Dixie Peanut Brittle

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups raw peanuts, skins on
2 teaspoon baking soda

In a heavy saucepan, heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cool until syrup spins a thread. Add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface, spreading to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces.