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Awesome Microwave Peanut Brittle

Here's how you make Awesome Microwave Peanut Brittle
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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 8m
    • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (white)
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup (I used no-name brand dark corn syrup and it worked wonderful!)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups peanuts (salted)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Before starting to make the brittle, generously brush a non-stick cooking/baking sheet with melted butter or margarine.

  • Step 2: In a plastic microwave-safe 2 litre bowl mix the white sugar, corn syrup and salt together; microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes (removing to stir halfway through). Remove add in peanuts and stir well; return to microwave for 4 minutes.

  • Step 3: Remove and stir in butter and vanilla until combined; place back in microwave for 1 minute; quickly stir in baking soda until thoroughly combined.

  • Step 4: Quickly pour onto buttered baking sheet - DO not stir this will cause bubbles, instead move the pan to level the brittle to a semi-thin layer.

  • Step 5: When cool, break into pieces.

  • Step 6: TIP: Soak the bowl and spoon in very hot water to clean

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Microwave-safe bowl

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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