Jalapeño Peanut Brittle: Indulgent Spicy Sweet Delight
Jalapeño Peanut Brittle is a unique and flavorful twist on the classic candy that combines the heat of jalapeños with the sweetness of caramelized sugar and peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and jalapeños over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, cooking until it reaches a deep amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in the roasted peanuts until well coated.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, spreading evenly.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- For a spicier treat, use more jalapeños or leave some seeds in.
- Ensure the mixture doesn’t burn while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg