Maple Brown Sugar Bourbon Brittle
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup (or maple-flavored syrup)
1/2 cup bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup salted cocktail peanuts
Line a baking sheet with a silpat and set in a 200 degree heated oven.
In a medium saucepan combine both sugars, maple syrup and bourbon over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil. Using a candy thermometer or digital thermometer continue to boil without stirring until the temperature reaches 290-300 degrees. Remove pan from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract and salt. The mixture will foam up. Add the peanuts and mix quickly then spread the candy in the heated baking sheet using an oiled spatula. Try to get the candy spread as thinly as possible. Let the pan and the candy cool completely for about an hour then break into pieces for serving. Store in a covered container or ziplock bag.
Wow this looks great. Definitely one I want to try, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rev Stan | 12/07/2009 at 10:53 AM
[this is good] Sounds yummy!! I will be making it.
Posted by: Joy-Joy | 12/04/2009 at 03:16 PM
[this is good] Awesome, thanks for the recipe! I'm going to have to try this one.
Posted by: HapaLove | 12/04/2009 at 10:28 AM
[this is good] I love brittle! It's very popular here in India as well.
Posted by: Brown Suga' | 12/04/2009 at 04:43 AM