I didn’t know peanut brittle could be so good until a friend gave me some made by her husband. It lasted all of two days so more was in order.
When I went to pick it up Peanut Brittle Man was in the kitchen stirring away, and I was lucky enough to watch him at work. This was one of those times it was a very good thing to have a camera along.
The recipe is from his mother-in-law who has been making this same peanut brittle for 60 years. The ingredients are few: Karo syrup, raw peanuts, margarine, sugar and baking powder, all carefully measured and added at precise times in the cooking process.
Peanut Brittle Man explained that he wanted every batch to be the same which meant cooking at a consistent temperature. How does that happen? He painted little marks on the stove dial to ensure accuracy in each step of the process. Pretty clever, I’d say.
When the cooking is done, the mixture is poured onto parchment paper and spread with a wooden spoon.
Cool to the touch, it is flipped onto new pieces of parchment where it is stretched to its maximum size.
The next step? You guessed it! And I wasn’t shy about putting the crumbs right into my mouth.
Finally, the finished brittle is packaged for all the folks who are beating down the door to claim their share. With mine in hand, I’m trying to figure out how to keep the hubby from eating it all. I might have to put a container back just for me or maybe I’ll share a piece or two with you.
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Great pics. Glad you had your camera along. His is certainly pretty and looks yummy.
You wouldn’t believe how good, Bonnie.
If there were a title “Master of Peanut Brittle” it would rest on Leon.
Looks mighty appetizing… I would have taken a whole piece, big piece, instead of the rumbs…
I was tempted!
It is fun to see the photos since I have already enjoyed the goods. I might have to go visit so I can sneak a sample when it is still warm. I bet the aroma is heavenly too. This candy does make a great gift.
It does make a great gift provided you don’t eat it all first!
DELICIOSO!!!!!!!!!
Leon’s peanut brittle is fabulous. So is his new name, Peanut Brittle Man. Great photos and writing.
OH…MY…GOSH, Linda! What a wonderful piece about the peanut brittle. Leon has made and sold 150 lbs of it and he is still working on more. Thanks for the kind words. Love you!
150 pounds!! He must be getting really tired of stirring by now!
mmmm…that sounds addicting! I’ve never had homemade, I bet the difference is night and day!
Jenna
I’ve never had better.
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FANTASATIC!………I love a good peanut brittle and this looks good!
Yummy!!!
I do not think I would have gone for the crumbs…I would have snatched a really big piece of that great looking peanut brittle!!
Oh boy…that really looks good!
I loved your post and the photos! I’ve given this peanut brittle to family in Michigan and they RAVED. It makes my shopping pretty easy!
I was going to give some away, but P made such quick work if most of it no one else got any.🐴
looks mighty yummy!!!