Microwave Peanut Brittle

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Microwave Peanut Brittle
30 min.
6
547kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delightful treat that will impress your friends and family, look no further than this Microwave Peanut Brittle recipe! This classic dessert is not only a crowd-pleaser but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With its perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, this peanut brittle is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The combination of light corn syrup, sugar, and crunchy peanuts creates a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. Plus, the addition of butter and vanilla extract elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a heavenly experience.

Using a microwave to prepare this treat means you can whip it up in no time, without the need for complicated cooking techniques or special equipment. Just gather your ingredients, and in a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious batch of homemade peanut brittle ready to share—or keep all to yourself! So, grab your baking sheet and get ready to indulge in this sweet, nutty delight that is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup plus light
  • 0.7 cup peanuts 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cups sugar white

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • casserole dish
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In a 3 quart casserole dish, combine the corn syrup, sugar and peanuts. Microwave on high for 12 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla, cook on high for 4 minutes. Stir in baking soda.
  2. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet; cool and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories547kcal
Protein2.97%
Fat18.94%
Carbs78.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.56
Glycemic Load
54.98
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.7965217958326%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.27kcal
27.36%
Fat:12.16g
18.71%
Saturated Fat:3.64g
22.74%
Carbohydrates:112.79g
37.6%
Net Carbohydrates:111.24g
40.45%
Sugar:110.35g
122.61%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:434.4mg
18.89%
Alcohol:0.46g
100%
Alcohol %:0.4%
100%
Protein:4.28g
8.57%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.7%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.96%
Folate:39.07µg
9.77%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.56%
Magnesium:31.32mg
7.83%
Copper:0.15mg
7.58%
Phosphorus:64.14mg
6.41%
Fiber:1.54g
6.16%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.04%
Iron:0.67mg
3.72%
Potassium:125.69mg
3.59%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Selenium:2.02µg
2.88%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.85%
Calcium:26.52mg
2.65%
Vitamin A:116.62IU
2.33%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.2%
Source:Allrecipes