In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over mediumhigh heat. Start by placing sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large saucepan and heating it to. Cook until syrup forms a soft ball in cold water in saucer. Jun 27, 2004 but, you must be very careful with sugar syrup this hot. Cafeteria peanut butter slice candy southern plate. Dec 01, 2019 cafeteria peanut butter candy is an old fashioned goody you dont want to miss. Its the best peanut brittle ever and perfect for homemade giftgiving. Peanut brittle how to make peanut brittle at home easy gift idea. Many different recipes require cooking the candy to the soft crack stage. Add peanuts and butter and continue cooking until mixture reaches 290f or hard crack stage, about 1012 minutes. When making fudge, if, with your fingers, you can form a soft ball from the syrup dropped in the water, then. Set candy thermometer in syrup and continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches hard crack stage 300 degrees fahrenheit or until syrup dropped into ice water turns brittle. If youve been to suburban simplicity before, you know our family is a huge fan of saltine toffee aka christmas crack.
To make peanut brittle, the sugar syrup must be cooked to what is called the hardcrack stage. Uncover and cook, without stirring, to 310 hardcrack stage, about 16 minutes. Put peanut butter in iron skillet and pour cooked mixture over top of peanut butter. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Add the syrup and cook, stirring constantly, until it reads 290 degrees f on a candy thermometer or until drizzled syrup hardens to a firm ball when placed in cold water. These peanut butter bars are perfect if you love peanut butter snacks. Place your candy thermometer into the mixture and continue boiling until it reaches the hard crack stage 295 to 310 degrees f. Chocolate peanut butter saltine toffee sallys baking addiction. Mar 23, 2019 this peanut brittle recipe is a simple ingredient mix of sugar, golden syrup or corn syrup i used golden, i love the flavor. In a heavy saucepan heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil. Hardtofind candies from the past old fashioned candy. Dec 15, 2014 generously butter a large baking sheet. Meanwhile, put the measured peanut butter and peanuts in a medium size bowl and microwave on defrost or half power to warm.
Putting the buttery crunch in peanut brittle howto finecooking. Check on the candy every 3 to 5 minutes until peanut butter chips look a little melted. In a 2 quart saucepan with a candy thermometer inserted, cook sugar, light corn syrup, milk, and salt, until. But the issue was that i tried to make it without using a candy thermometer and that did not work out so well. Chocolate peanut butter saltine toffee sallys baking. Combine syrup, sugar, water and butter in a heavy 3quart saucepan over medium heat. They slowly roast their own texas, grade a, jumbo peanuts until theyre a toasty golden brown, releasing each nuts full deep peanut flavor. Combine sugar,water and corn syrup in heavy saucepan. Strawberries and cream rock candy simply being mommy. My husband and daughter love these im already out and i just made them will be making more for my daughters class on friday. Feel the drop at the bottom of the cup if its hard and brittle, its ready. Crunchy peanut butter candy 3 14 cups granulated sugar 1 34 cups light karo corn syrup 1 cup hot water 4 cups peanut butter boil sugar, syrup and 1 cup hot water to 300 degrees f hard crack stage. Oldfashioned homemade peanut brittle is a crispy, crunchy homemade candy loaded with roasted peanuts in a buttery, sweet candy coating. Cook over high heat to 275 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Peanut butter potato candy cup unseasoned mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 1 ounce package confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar for dusting cup peanut butter, or as needed peanut butter potato candy this recipes has been around along time. Maple syrup hard candy recipemaple syrup recipespeanut butter candysour. In a double boiler over hot water heat peanut butter until melted. Place candy in a freezer or cold place until the candy is totally cooled. Peanut butter hard tack candy recipe from the moms. Old fashioned peanut butter fudge my country table. Put peanut butter mixture in a large mixing bowl and beat until mixture begins to thicken. After all, a piece of candy isnt just a yummy sweetits a way to revisit the past, remember the good old days, and just maybe make new memories, too. Cook until the syrup reaches 296 degrees f 147 degrees c hard crack stage, stirring occasionally to prevent the peanuts from sticking to the bottom of the pan, remove. Great recipe for old fashioned peanut butter candy. This peanut brittle recipe is a simple ingredient mix of sugar, golden syrup or corn syrup i used golden, i love the flavor.
If you dont have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test in a pinch. The hardest part is waiting for the sugar to reach the proper temperature. Warmed peanut butter is folded into the syrup at the end of cooking and. I dont like hard candy and hate candy that sticks to my teeth so, despite. Bring mixture to full boil over high heat, stirring until mixture appears clear. Candies that are cooked to the soft crack stage often feature a caramelized sugar flavor and a hard, pleasingly crunchy texture. Combine sugar, syrup and water, add 12 teaspoon salt. If your syrup has reached the hardcrack stage, it will form brittle strands in the water and crack as you bend it. We believe that old fashioned candies taste so much tastier when shared with a friend. Stir together sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, heavybottomed pot. Try topping them with a peanut butter chip drizzle, chopped nuts, or bits of peanut butter cups candy.
How to make cracker peanut butter candy the cracker is the secret ingredient stepbystep bring sugar and milk to a rolling boil for 3 minutes i usually boil mine a couple minutes longeradd crushed crackers, peanut butter, and vanilla. Spread peanut butter in the bottom of a large cookie sheet, with sides. Spread 4 cups of peanut butter in the bottom of a large cookie sheet, with sides. Pour 12 of boiling sugar syrup into beaten egg whites, beating. Enjoy these delicious treats yourself or gift them to your friends and family in. Peanut butter hard tack 3 cups white sugar 1 cup light karo corn syrup 12 cup water 1 18 oz.
Boil to hard crack 290 degrees f, then pour into chilled and buttered pie plates or baking pans. Next, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy bottomed. Place your candy thermometer into the mixture and continue boiling until it reaches the hard crack stage 295 to 310. Peanut brittle was one of those candies we always had around the house. Nov 30, 2016 combine sugar, syrup and water, add 12 teaspoon salt. The hardcrack stage is called for in recipes for crunchy candies such as peanut brittle, barley sugar, etc. Well, this recipe for peanut butter saltine toffee takes the buttery, caramely chocolate treat one step further and addscreamy peanut butter although we love it, were not selfish when it comes to delicious treats.
Peanut brittle recipe how to make easy peanut brittle. Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking. Peanut butter fudge and fudge fundamentals delishably. If your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, it will form brittle strands in the water and crack as you bend it. Cracker peanut butter candy the cracker is the secret. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300f or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. Leave it in until the final blending of the peanut butter. But peanut brittle with its crisp texture and combination of sweet and salty flavors, and. Use an offset spatula or back the of a spoon to spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the graham crackers.
As soon as the sugar mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and corn flakes, mix until corn flakes are evenly coated in sugar. Drop a spoonful of hot syrup into cold water, then remove the candy from the water and attempt to bend it. Sugar free peanut butter italian syrup torani flavored syrups are made with the finest ingredients. Remove from heat and quickly add vanilla, baking soda, butter and peanuts. Cafeteria peanut butter candy is an old fashioned goody you dont want to miss. Softy brittle my favorite peanut brittle wives with knives. Make sugar maple candy recipe maple syrup hard candy recipe. Pour hot mixture over peanut butter and stir in as fast as possible. Among the most common are toffees, brittles, and butterscotch. Combine the baking soda and vanilla in a small cup and set aside. Be patient and use a candy thermometer for perfect.
Lower heat to medium, add butter and stir until melted. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Cut through making 34 inch wide strips using a butcher knife. When you add the baking soda, the mixture will increase in volume dramatically. Put peanut butter in a large skillet making a well in the center on the skillet. Commonly used to make specialty coffee drinks, espresso drinks, iced teas, italian sodas and more. Cook until the syrup reaches 296 degrees f 147 degrees c hard crack stage, stirring occasionally to prevent the peanuts from sticking to the bottom of the pan, remove from heat and immediately stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, and butter the brittle will puff up stirring until everything is mixed together about 30 seconds. Cut with scissors and store in airtight containers. Oldfashioned homemade peanut brittle house of nash eats. Fill a cup with cold water and drip a drop of the syrup into water.
The first batch we tried didnt get hard enough and was pretty sticky. So the second time around, i took the temp up to 302 f. Well, this recipe for peanut butter saltine toffee takes the buttery, caramely chocolate treat one step further and addscreamy peanut butter. Simple ingredients, a simple recipe and an outstandingly delicious result. Boil mixture of sugar, syrup and water in a pot and boil until it reaches 300. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy. I also heated the honey to the temp in the recipe i adapted from. Stir frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Oldfashioned peanut brittle recipe the spruce eats. Peanut brittle is a mixture of sugars white sugar and corn syrup. Peanut brittle is one of the best holiday treats and is so easy to make yourself. A bubbly toffee syrup poured over a single layer of saltine crackers, topped with peanut butter oh yeah and melted chocolate yes.
Sugar free peanut butter bars approximately 140 pieces individually wrapped theyre crunchy, theyre crispy and theyre truly addictive. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240f or soft ball stage, about 20 minutes. Set candy thermometer in syrup and continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches hard crack stage 300 degrees fahrenheit or until syrup dropped into. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat syrup and peanut butter until peanut butter is melted. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300 hardcrack stage. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees f 150 degrees c, or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
Stained glass christmas cookies with a hard candy center karens kitchen stories. How to make peanut brittle without corn syrup the gracious. When mixture is done, pour into peanut butter, stirring quickly. But, you must be very careful with sugar syrup this hot. Add the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla, and then the baking soda, stirring constantly.
While mixture boils and well before it reaches the hard crack stage, measure peanut butter into a large bowl. Candy will stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Please know that the parchment paper called for is an absolute necessity unless you want to scrape hard candy off your cookie sheet for an hour or two, or waste the whole thing by soaking it off. Step 4 working quickly, pour syrup mixture immediately into peanut butter, stirring constantly, just until blended. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Its peanut buttery good with the texture of taffy but without the stickiness. Boil sugar, syrup and water to 300 degrees, hard crack stage. Heat the mixture to first the soft ball stage and then the hard crack stage. When heating sugar syrups and caramel, as the mixture approaches the. In a 2 quart saucepan with a candy thermometer inserted, cook sugar, light corn syrup, milk, and salt, until thermometer reads 234 degrees f 112 degrees c. Old fashioned peanut butter candy recipe by miracamp28.
Old fashioned peanut butter candy my husband and daughter love these im already out and i just made them will be making more for my daughters class on friday. Return the rest to stove and boil to hard, crack stage. Cook over medium high heat until center starts to boil, make sure to stir constantly so the sugar doesnt burn. Immediately stir in peanut butter mixture and baking soda. Peanut butter saltine toffee peanut butter crack recipe. Pour 12 of boiling sugar syrup into beaten egg whites, beating on high at all times. Today i am sharing a quick candy that was a standard back in the golden days of school cafeterias. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Aug 04, 2010 when the mixture reaches the hardcrack stage, about 300 f use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature, remove the pan from the heat. Its called that because its the point when a drop of boiling sugar syrup immersed into cold. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Give the gift of hard tofind candies from the past.
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