Best Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup and water.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
3. 3
   Cook, without stirring, until temperature reaches 280° on candy thermometer or until small amount dropped into cold water separates into a thread that is hard, but not brittle.
4. 4
   Stir in peanuts so mixture continues to boil.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring often, until temperature reaches 300° or until dropped into cold water separates into threads that are hard and brittle.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Pour into buttered pan without spreading.
8. 8
   When cool, bread into pieces.
9. 9
   Makes 2 1/2 pounds.