Old Fashioned Honey Nut Brittle
A classic Old Fashioned Honey Nut Brittle made with sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, butter, and baking soda for a crisp, golden candy treat with the perfect sweet-salty crunch.
16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Prepare the workspace.
- Measure all ingredients prior to beginning the recipe. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet and set it aside.
Combine the base mixture.
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture reaches a steady boil, approximately 5 minutes.
Cook with the peanuts.
- Stir in the peanuts and attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300–310°F (150–155°C). Avoid excessive stirring, as this may cause graininess in the finished brittle.
Incorporate the final ingredients.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately stir in the unsalted butter and baking soda until fully combined.
Shape the brittle.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using two forks, lift and pull the mixture outward to form a thin 12×14-inch rectangle. Allow the brittle to cool completely, for at least 30 minutes.
Break and serve.
- Once fully cooled and hardened, use a mallet or your hands to break the brittle into pieces. Serve or store as desired.
Notes
This Old Fashioned Honey Nut Brittle is naturally gluten-free as long as you verify ingredient labels. Ensure that the peanuts, corn syrup, and baking soda are processed in a gluten-free facility, as cross-contamination may occur with certain brands. If giving as a gift to someone with celiac disease, use certified gluten-free peanuts and confirm that all packaging is labeled gluten-free.