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You will love how quickly this easy microwave peanut brittle recipe comes together!

Quick and Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe - This peanut brittle recipe can be made in the 20 minutes by microwaving it and cooling in the refrigerator. Makes a great hostess gift!

Many people think that if you must follow a restricted diet you will never be able to indulge again, but that is simply not true. There are many delicious foods that do not cause any problems for people on a restricted diet.

Holiday parties can be a little more difficult to navigate when you are trying to avoid certain foods. One option is to offer to bring something that is safe for you to eat. Another option is to educate yourself on what ingredients are commonly contained in holiday recipes. I know that most of the holiday candies are naturally gluten-free, so I skip the Christmas cookies and enjoy a piece of homemade candy instead.

Not only is this peanut brittle recipe naturally gluten-free, but it is also quick and easy to make. It cooks in the microwave for 8 minutes, with a little bit of stirring in between cooking. If you cool the peanut brittle in the refrigerator, you can make this recipe start to finish in 20 minutes. Even better, you don’t need a candy thermometer!

Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 8 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups oil-roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

  1. Stir together the sugar and corn syrup in a 1-quart microwave-safe container. (A bowl or extra-large measuring cup with a handle would be ideal for safe handling.) Microwave on high for 4 minutes. The mixture will be extremely hot, so be careful when handling the bowl.
  2. Stir in the peanuts and microwave on high for 3 more minutes.
  3. Add the butter and the vanilla. Stir until thoroughly blended. Microwave on high for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the baking soda and stir until the foaminess begins to die down about 25 strokes.
  5. Carefully pour the hot mixture onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a silicone spatula to empty the bowl and evenly spread the candy out.
  6. Cool the peanut brittle completely. Break it into large pieces and store it in an airtight container.

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Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

Quick and Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe
Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 12
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups oil-roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a 1-quart microwave-safe container. (A bowl or extra-large measuring cup with a handle would be ideal for safe handling.)
  • Microwave on high for 4 minutes. The mixture will be extremely hot. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for 3 more minutes. Add butter and vanilla, blending well. Microwave on high for 1 minute more. Add baking soda and stir until foaminess begins to die down about 25 strokes.
  • Carefully pour the hot mixture onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a silicone spatula to empty the bowl and spread the candy out. Cool completely. Break into large pieces and store in an airtight container.

 

The peanut brittle gets very hot while cooking in the microwave, so I didn’t let my 8-year-old help me with it.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.