Peanut Brittle

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. pecan pieces
  • 1 c. light corn syrup
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. orange extract

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar, pecans, corn syrup and water in a large Dutch oven.
  2. 2
    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
  4. 4
    Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300°). Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Stir in butter, orange rind, soda and extract.

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