Grams Peanut Brittle Food

PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Measure out peanuts, butter, baking soda and vanilla and have them ready.
• Add sugar, and water to a medium saucepan and stir well. Stir in corn syrup. Cook mixture over medium heat (don't be tempted to turn the heat up!), stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil.
• Attach your candy thermometer to the edge of the pot, and make sure it is submerged in the liquid, but not touching the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally until temperature reaches 250°F (121°C).
• Add the peanuts and stir the mixture constantly until the candy thermometer temperature reaches 300 degrees F.
• Remove mixture from heat and immediately stir in butter, baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will foam and change texture.
• Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the prepared pan and use a knife or spoon to quickly (and carefully!) spread the mixture into an even layer.
• Allow to cool completely (at least 30 minute) before breaking apart and eating.
• Store the completely cooled peanut brittle in an airtight container.

GRAM'S PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• 1. Measure all ingredients and have them in separate containers. You will need a microwavable 2 quart container preferably with a handle. I use a 2 quart glass measuring bowl with a handle. You will also need a wooden spoon.
• 2. Mix syrup and sugar in the 2-quart container.
• 3. Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The syrup will be bubbly.
• 4. Remove bowl from microwave and add the peanuts and quickly stir.
• 5. Return the container to the microwave and set timer for 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
• 6. When timer sounds, check to see if the syrup has started to turn gold and if not continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until it begins to turn a deep gold. It usually does not take more than 5 minutes.
• 7. Remove from microwave and add the butter, vanilla and baking soda and stir incorporating everything well.
• 8. The mixture will begin to foam.
• 9. Quickly pour mixture onto a well buttered cookie sheet or buttered foil lined cookie sheet or onto a Silpat. I prefer using a Silpat as the brittle comes away from the Silpat very easily.
• 10. Spread the brittle with the back of a wooden spoon until it is about ¼ inch thick.
• 11. Move to a rack to further cool.
• 12. When brittle has cooled some and begins to harden remove brittle from pan or Silpat and place on rack to cool completely.
• 13. When the brittle has fully cooled I put it upside down on a cookie sheet and tap it in various places with the wooden handle of a heavy knife to break it a part. Place the brittle into plastic bags or containers to keep fresh.
• 14. Note: The following photos will help you to see what a perfect brittle color should be before it is poured. Notice how the syrup is still clear. This color is not gold enough.
• 15. This color is almost there but not quite gold enough.
• 16. This color is perfect. CAUTION: Anything darker than this and it will burn.

PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Optional chocolate decoration:
• Split vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape seeds into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, along with scraped out pods. Place remaining ingredients in saucepan and place over high heat. Cook to a caramel color while continuously stirring with a wooden spoon. The mixture will become very thick. Pull out the vanilla beans and set aside. Lightly spray the work surface with vegetable cooking spray. If you would like to use metal rulers so the brittle will be rolled to an even thickness, set them into place now. Immediately pour the mixture onto the marble or granite slab (you can also use a parchment paper lined baking sheet). Place a piece of parchment paper over the hot brittle and use a rolling pin to roll the peanut brittle into a 3/8-inch thick flat layer. Use a sharp chef's knife to partially cut the brittle while it is still warm. Allow it to cool completely before coating it with chocolate. It is ready to eat now or you can add chocolate to the outside of the brittle.
• To cover with chocolate: You can use a variety of methods to apply chocolate to the brittle. You could simply place some chocolate into a cornet and drizzle the chocolate over the cool brittle. You could also use a dipping fork to dip each piece of brittle in the chocolate. Whatever method you use, allow the chocolate to set and it is ready to serve.
• From Dessert Circus, Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home by Jacques Torres
• The Cornet: A cornet is a small piping bag made from parchment paper. It is usually used to make fine decorations.
• Cut an 8 by 12 by 14 1/2-inch triangle from a sheet of parchment paper. Hold the middle of the long side of the triangle between two fingers of 1 hand. Take the tip of the triangle on the short, wide end and roll it toward the other tip of that same end while simultaneously pulling it in an upward motion. The tip of a cone will form where your thumb and finger hold it on the long side.
• Release your grip from the long side, so that you are now holding the 2 corners where they meet. The paper will already resemble a partially formed cone.
• Roll the remaining tail until it is completely rolled into a cone. There will be 1 point sticking up from the open end. Fold it inside toward the center, and crease the fold. Now you should have a cornet. To close the cornet once it has been filled, fold it away from the seam; this will keep the seam from opening. Use a pair of scissors or a sharp paring knife to cut an opening at the tip of the cornet to the desired size.

HAZELNUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Put a large pot or kettle over a medium heat. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil. When mixture comes to a boil, add butter. Cook to 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer without stirring and add the sliced hazelnuts. Bring mixture to 300 degrees F and stir in salt, baking soda and vanilla. Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread out and allow to cool. Break up into pieces and decorate with melted chocolate.

BEST EVER MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Mix sugar and corn syrup together and cook on high for 4 minutes.
• Add peanuts mix well and cook on high for 3 minutes.
• Add butter and vanilla and cook on high for 2 minutes.
• Add baking soda and mix well, mixture will foam.
• Spread on well butter foil.
• when completely cooled break in to pieces.
• Store in air tight container.
• NOTE: Any type of nut can be used in place of the peanuts.

QUICK PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Melt the sugar in a medium frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until caramelised - it should be a dark amber colour. Don't stir, as this causes the sugar to crystallise - instead, tilt the pan slowly so the sugar melts evenly.
• Add the peanuts, stir with a wooden spoon, then quickly and carefully tip onto the prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and leave to cool until set. Will keep for several weeks in an airtight container.