How to Make Peanut Brittle in the Microwave

Peanut Brittle is a wonderful family favorite that everyone can enjoy. If you are looking for an easy to make treat, peanut brittle can be a choice for you. Many people think that making peanut brittle is hard and time consuming, but it really isn't when you get down to the basics. First of all with any candy making, you should already have your ingredients measured out and ready to use. You should also have your pan or dish prepared where the candy will set to dry or cool. You can make peanut brittle using the microwave to speed up the process also. All of the recipes that I use are microwave recipes.

Peanut Brittle

You will need to measure out the following list, so you have it ready to add when necessary.

1 ½ cups of dry roasted peanuts

1 cup of sugar

½ cup of light corn syrup

1 pinch of salt

1 Tbsp of butter

1 tsp of vanilla

1 tsp of baking soda

Once you have measured out all of the ingredients, you should prepare a baking sheet by greasing it and then set it aside. You will need a glass bowl that is big enough to hold all the ingredients. In the bowl combine the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Mix them together well and then microwave it for 6 to 7 minutes on High. The mixture is ready to be pulled out of the microwave when it is bubbly and the peanuts are browned. You will then need to stir in the butter and vanilla. Then cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Pull the mixture out again and quickly stir in the baking soda until the mixture is foamy. Stop stirring immediately and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes and make sure it is set. You will then need to break it into pieces and store in an airtight container. This recipe makes 1 pound of peanut brittle.

If you would like a recipe that isn't just the normal peanut brittle, I suggest trying one the following three recipes. If you want a variety, I'd try all of them. Each is unique, but excellent.

Spicy Peanut Brittle

As I mentioned with the first recipe, always measure all ingredients first! Then prepare your pans.

1 ¼ cups of salted dry roasted peanuts

1 ½ tsp of hot pepper sauce

¼ tsp of allspice

1 cup of sugar

½ cup of light corn syrup