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    Thin and Delicate Peanut Brittle


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup sugar
    1/3 cup water
    1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
    1/2 cup finely ground peanuts
    1/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt

    Recipe



    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 17-by-11-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, foil or a nonstick baking pad.

    In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/3 cup water and the cream of tartar. Cover and cook over high heat until the syrup comes to a rapid boil. Remove the cover and continue to cook on medium-high heat until the sugar has turned a golden brown caramel color.

    Pour the caramel onto the prepared baking pan and cool until it hardens, about 5 minutes.

    When the caramel is cool, break it into 1-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a food processor or coffee grinder and grind to the consistency of granular sugar. Transfer the ground caramel to a large bowl and stir in the peanuts.

    Reline the baking sheet with parchment paper, foil or a nonstick baking pad.

    Spread the caramel and nut mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer, approximately 1/8 inch thick.

    Bake until the caramel melts and begins to bubble, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the salt evenly over the melted caramel.

    Let the caramel cool until it hardens, about 5 minutes.

    When the brittle is cool, break it into small pieces and serve. To store for up to two weeks, keep it in an airtight bag or container in a cool, dry place.

    Servings: 10

 

 

 


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