National Peanut Brittle Day
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January 26 is National Peanut Brittle Day
Brittle was one of the first types of dessert or candy ever made. It is thought that the Irish enjoyed eating sugarcoated peanuts as a tasty treat. Later, they began to add syrup to the peanuts, thereby creating the first peanut brittle. Recipes for the sweet delicacy began to appear in US cookbooks during the 19th century.
It's not known why January 26 was chosen to be the day to commemorate peanut brittle. Personally speaking, it could be every day of the week, but that would be too much of a good thing...wouldn't it?
Image: By Janet Hudson [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Countdown to Peanut Brittle Day
The Main Ingredient: Peanuts
Betty's Party Peanut Brittle
Betty Demonstrates How to Make Party Peanut Brittle
Betty's Recipe For Party Peanut Brittle
Try This One!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes or until hardened
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
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- Peanut Brittle has a delicious sweet buttery flavor and hard and crunchy texture that seems to literally melt in your mouth.
- Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
- This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone!
- Peanut Brittle Recipes - Holiday Dessert Recipes - Good Housekeeping
- Go nuts for peanut brittle during the holiday season! These tasty treats are satisfying enough for sweet and salt lovers alike.
- Betty Crocker Peanut Brittle
- Make old-fashioned peanut brittle just like the professionals. Who would ever think making candy at home could be such fun!
- Peanut Brittle Recipe
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- Peanut Brittle | Peanut Brittle Recipe | Easy Asian Recipes at RasaMalaysia.com
- Crunchy, sweet and sinfully additive peanut brittle. Easy peanut brittle recipe that yields the best peanut brittle that is perfect for the holidays!
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What Are Your Thoughts?
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Are you going to try and make some peanut brittle?
Yes, I'm going to use one of the recipes featured here!
COUNTRYLUTHIER says:
A thousand pardons for missing the national day by a couple. The candies look absolutely wonderful. Maybe I can get my younger daughter to whip up a batch. Thanks for sharing a great lense.
KM9999999 says:
I've never done it before, but I might give it a try.
bejeezers says:
Sure will give it a go.
MaryQuinlin says:
I've made it, but it's been a long time. Now, you have me ready to try some new recipes! Great lens!
miaponzo says:
I have made it before and I just LOVE it.. so why not try a new recipe!!! :)
baby-strollers says:
Hek yes! Sounds like a lot of fun.
APackageAtTheDoor says:
Absolutely! One of my co-workers is retiring and his party in on January 26th! I was thinking of making him some anyway, and now I will for sure!
ScottiesRock says:
Yes, I may try it. I love peanut brittle.
lilymom24 says:
Yes, I would love to try to make some
Ericastanciu says:
It doesn't seem that hard to make
No, I always buy mine from the store!
Mickie_G says:
No candy thermometer.
smsr0100451 says:
I like to eat. Not enough time to try this.
Kimbesa says:
I don't think so, because I like it but my time is limited. I'll make fudge instead.
inkserotica says:
I do love it but will probably not attempt to make it; I'm bound to make a complete mess of it, lol!
Wednesday_Elf says:
I used to make peanut brittle as part of my holiday candy/cookie treats, but now that the family is all grown, I'd buy it from a store. But, to be specific, I'd get it from a 'confectioners' type store so it tasted close to homemade. :) There just happens to be a terrific candy store on River Street in Savannah and I just 'happen' to be going there to visit next week! Peanut brittle, here I come!
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Your Comments Are Welcomed!
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OhMe Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- Happy Peanut Brittle Day!
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PaulOnBooks
Jan 26, 2012 @ 11:49 am | delete
- Not sure about peanut brittle - peanut butter day perhaps :)
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TapIn2U Jan 24, 2012 @ 1:48 pm | delete
- I never knew there's a National Peanut Brittle Day. But good to know. Sundae ;-)
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JoshK47
Jan 24, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
- There's a day to celebrate peanut brittle? Mmmm... this may be dangerous for me.
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asadmubeen
Jan 16, 2012 @ 1:29 pm | delete
- I love peanut brittle. No wonder why there's peanut brittle.national day too.
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Mia-Mia
Jan 15, 2012 @ 6:48 pm | delete
- Oh, how I love peanut brittle... Thanks for the recipes.
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MaryQuinlin
Jan 15, 2012 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- I love peanut brittle, but had actually sort of forgotten about it. I had always cheated with a microwave recipe, but looking forward to trying these recipes. Now, I can't stop thinking about peanut brittle. :)
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Edutopia
Jan 15, 2012 @ 1:12 pm | delete
- My mom makes peanut brittle every year for Christmas and my birthday. I'll have to let her know that there is yet another reason to get her to break out her recipe. Fortuitous lens!
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miaponzo
Jan 15, 2012 @ 2:32 am | delete
- I LOVE all types of brittle.. and peanut is a FAVE!!! :)
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APackageAtTheDoor
Jan 14, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- A co-worker of mine who is retiring loves peanut brittle, so I have been thinking of making him some. Now I will for sure!
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by Waxing-Lyrical
Peanut brittle is one of my favorites, so it's great to find that there is a National Peanut Brittle Day.
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