Peanut Brittle with Double the Peanuts, Double the Crunch!

Learn how to make good old-fashioned peanut brittle the way I like it, with double the peanuts and double the crunch. This homemade candy is sweet, buttery, and packed with that classic flavor we all love. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to make peanut brittle from start to finish, using simple ingredients and a few easy tricks to get that perfect snap every time. It’s a true country kitchen favorite that’s great for holidays, gifts, or just because. If you love old-time sweets, easy to make recipes, or candy that tastes like home, this one’s for you. 🥜 Sweet, simple, and full of Southern crunch. In this video, I’ll show you how to make it step by step, plus a few simple tricks that make it taste just like the ones Grandma used to pull and stretch on her kitchen counter: 🥜 How using raw peanuts deepens the roasted flavor 🔥 Getting that amber gold caramel color without burning 💪 Pulling it thin before it sets for that crisp, easy crunch that won’t hurt your teeth 🍬 Printable recipe and blog: https://hummingcatfish.com/peanut-lov... Peanut Lover’s Peanut Brittle — A Humming Catfish Recipe Ingredients • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup light corn syrup • ½ cup water • ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) real butter, plus more for greasing pans • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon salt • 4 cups raw peanuts, skins on preferred for deeper flavor Directions (Quick Overview) 1️⃣ Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook on medium until the syrup is clear and bubbling. 2️⃣ Add peanuts and salt at 250–260°F. Stir constantly as the syrup thickens and the peanuts roast. 3️⃣ Cook to 300°F (hard crack) or until a drop cracks cleanly in cold water. 4️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, then baking soda. 5️⃣ Pour, pull, and stretch thin. Cool completely and break into pieces. 00:00 - 00:13 - Intro 00:13 - 01:07 - Grandma's Peanut Brittle 01:07 - 01:57 - Today's Recipe 01:57 - 02:43 - Prep 02:43 - 05:07 - Making the Peanut Brittle 05:07 - 06:30 - Pouring & Stretching 06:30 - 07:22 - Storage 07:22 - 08:05 - Final Thoughts 08:05 - 08:16 - Outro #hummingcatfish #southerncooking #oldrecipes