Five-Spice Peanut Brittle
Five-Spice Peanut Brittle, a classic treat that's sure to captivate your taste buds. Combining Chinese five-spice powder with the crunchy roasted peanuts. With a yield of 3 to 4 dozen pieces and requiring only an hour from start to finish. The blend of butter, sugar, and spices. Whether you're looking to impress guests, gift something special, or simply indulge in a bit of culinary craft, this Five-Spice Peanut Brittle, with its flavors and crunch, is a journey waiting to be embarked upon.
- ½ pounds Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder
- ¼ teaspoons Salt
- 1½ cup Roasted Peanuts (not dry-roasted)
- Vegetable Oil Spray
- Stage Setting for Sweet Success:
Begin by preparing your workspace. Choose a baking sheet with edges, as if selecting. Line it with heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring every inch is covered. Spray from vegetable oil on the foil creates a non-stick surface. With your stage set, place it aside.
- The Sweet Symphony Begins:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the corn syrup, water, and sugar, and thoroughly stir. Stirring constantly, cook the mixture over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290°F, or the soft crack stage. Add salt, peanuts, and Chinese five-spice powder and stir.
- The Finale:
Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet. Tilt the sheet back and forth, spreading the candy into a thin layer. Allow the brittle to rest, untouched, basking in room temperature, until it freezes into its final form. Once cooled, break it into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Variations:
- Feel free to replace peanuts. Any nut can take center stage; if they're raw, give them a brief toasting at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
- The Chinese five-spice powder can bow out, allowing cinnamon or apple pie spice.
