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Peanut Brittle RecipesGrandma's Recipe For Peanut Brittle Makes The Best Peanut Brittle CandyYears ago, our neighbor Mr. Watkins made awesome peanut brittle candy, and I always looked forward to sampling it at Christmas. Though I was very young at the time, I can recall loving it because he didn't skimp on the peanuts. When people ask how to make peanut brittle, I always suggest throwing in a few more peanuts than the recipe calls for. If you love peanuts, keep this in mind. Making peanut brittle candy like your great-grandparents once enjoyed is easy with the help of these homemade peanut brittle recipes. Brief History Of Peanut BrittleBrittle-type candies containing seeds and nutmeats are an ancient confection that has been made in many countries for centuries. However, peanut brittle as we know it today likely evolved in the United States as peanuts (a legume) became popular during the time of the Civil War.By the late 1860s, recipes for peanut candy and boiled molasses candy with peanuts began to appear in cookbooks. The candy name "peanut brittle," however, didn't come into common use until around 1900.
Homemade Peanut Brittle RecipesThese old-time peanut brittle recipes are taken from Mom's old recipe scrapbook, circa 1929. They were family favorites for making peanut brittle.
Molasses Peanut Brittle RecipeThis traditional recipe for peanut brittle is taken from Grandma's old handwritten recipe book, circa 1912.Grandma used this easy molasses peanut candy recipe to make treats for her children when they lived on the Alberta prairie in the late 1890s. You will love its rich, buttery taste. 1-1/2 cups molasses, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar. Boil until brittle when tried in water. Then add butter half size of an egg and 1 quart peanuts chopped quite fine. Spread in hot buttered pans. When cold, break up in small pieces. Almond Brittle RecipeThis extremely simple almond brittle recipe is taken from the book "Lee's Priceless Recipes" compiled by Dr. N. T. Oliver, published by Laird & Lee, Chicago, circa 1895.You will love the taste of almond brittle, but when you come to think of it, why not try it with cashews or pistachios too? Same as Peanut Brittle, only add the almond nuts in time to allow them to roast a little in the boiling sugar.  Grandma Recommends...
 
If you have never tasted authentic peanut brittle candy, then you are in for a big treat. Of all the old-fashioned candies, it is one of the easiest to make and the most delicious.Choose one of these homemade peanut brittle recipes and indulge yourself with some old-time candy. TOP of Peanut Brittle Recipes RETURN to Candy Recipes HOME to Dessert Recipes
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