

To test brittle to make sure it's done, drop a small amount into a bowl of cold water. Step 3: Add in the vanilla and butter, stir. Step 2: Add nuts, stir and microwave for an additional 3 minutes. Step 1: Combine the sugar and corn syrup and stir. Directions for a 700 watt microwave oven to 950 watt oven Step 4: Add in baking soda, stirring quickly. Note: If you prefer darker peanut brittle, microwave it for an additional minute. Step 2: Add nuts, stir and microwave for an additional 2 minutes. I know other people use roasted nuts or even cashews- again, use what you like!ĭirections for a 1 kw microwave oven and above I've always used Spanish peanuts for making peanut brittle. The original recipe said to use a 4-cup measuring cup, but my brittle boiled up to the 6 cup line, so I have no idea how others used a 4-cup! Use a large glass bowl at the very least. I made my brittle in an 8-cup glass measuring bowl. You can use foil sprayed with cooking spray as an alternative. If you don't have any parchment paper, I really recommend buying some prior to making any candy as it just makes things so much easier. Stir in cashews and remaining butter microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir to dissolve sugar microwave 2 minutes longer. Mine is 1500 watt, so that's the only one I've tested out myself, just FYI.īefore you do anything, assemble all of your ingredients and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Steps: Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter., In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. The order in which you add ingredients is the same, however the times will vary depending on how powerful your microwave oven is. I love making various holiday candy, but sometimes the entire lengthy process standing in front of a stove, watching that darn candy thermometer is so tiring! Here's a delicious and EASY Peanut Brittle recipe- made entirely in the microwave!īe sure to stop by my food blog, for more amazing recipes! Microwave Peanut Brittle
