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Peanut Brittle
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Peanut Brittle

4 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

312
Calories
7g
Protein
26g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grilled peanuts (no skins)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 Tbsp water

Directions

1

Melt margarine, sugar, and water.

2

Stir constantly and cook for about 10 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and starts to gel.

3

To test, drop a little of the candy into a glass of water—if it holds its shape, it’s ready.

4

Quickly stir in peanuts and spread on a plate.

5

Let cool and break into pieces.

6

Category:New Guinean Recipes

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Category:New Guinean Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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