Homemade Peanut Brittle
The peanut brittle is a simple and genuine traditional dessert, perfect to enjoy during the holidays or as a tasty homemade snack. With only two main ingredients – sugar and peanuts – you get a crispy and irresistible delight that wins over both adults and children. It’s easy and quick to prepare: just caramelize the sugar, add the roasted peanuts, and in a few minutes, you’ll have a golden and brittle dessert, ideal for gifting or serving at the end of a meal.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Christmas
Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Brittle:
- 10.5 oz peanuts (Unsalted)
- 1.25 cups sugar
Steps
For the preparation of Homemade Peanut Brittle watch the video HERE.
In a pan, roast the peanuts, then caramelize the sugar and add the previously roasted peanuts.
Place the mixture obtained on a sheet of parchment paper, brush another sheet with oil and place it on top. Roll it out with a rolling pin, let it cool well, then cut into pieces of the desired size.
Enjoy your meal!

