Homemade Vegan Peanut Brittle

If you love peanut brittle than this homemade vegan peanut brittle by My Darling Vegan will be more than satisfying. If you’ve never tried brittle, its a hard textured, caramel flavored nutty candy. It always reminds me of something I’d get from my grandma, comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp. water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp. vegan butter
• 1 1/2 cups shelled peanuts

Instructions

1. Line one baking sheets with silicone baking mat or parchment paper and place it in a 200F oven to keep warm. 
2. In a small bowl combine baking soda, 1 teaspoon of water, and spices. Set aside.
3. In a 4-quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and 3/4 cup water. Gently mix to fully hydrate the sugar.  Cook over medium heat until the mixture is at 240 degrees. This will take about 10 minutes. You can tell it’s close once the liquid stops steaming and the bubbles shrink down as they cover the surface. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can drop a small amount of liquid into a glass of cold water. Once it forms a softball, the sugar is ready.
4. Mix in the vegan butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture has reached 300 degrees. Again, if you don’t have a thermometer, test for doneness by dropping a small piece in cold water. It should break apart and turn into hard brittle. This can quickly go from 300 degrees to burnt, so watch carefully.
5. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick. Cool completely (at least one hour) then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

1. Working with sugar can be dangerous. Make sure to take extra caution when working with these extreme heats.
2. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 14 days. Peanut brittle can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw completely before serving.

Have you tried this homemade vegan peanut brittle recipe? How did yours turn out?