Malawian Peanut Brittle
Crunchy peanut candy made by cooking sugar to a deep caramel and coating roasted peanuts in the syrup. It is a simple sweet treat with a satisfying snap.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Brittle
- 250gRoasted Peanuts (roughly chopped)
- 200gWhite Sugar
- 60mlWater
- 2gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Line a baking tray with parchment and place the roasted peanuts and salt nearby so they are ready to add.
- 02
Cook the white sugar and water over medium heat without stirring until the syrup turns deep amber, about 150°C (300°F).
- 03
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the roasted peanuts and salt.
- 04
Pour onto the lined tray and spread into a thin layer with a heatproof spatula. Take care because caramel causes severe burns.
- 05
Cool completely, then break into irregular pieces.
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