Peanut Brittle

 

I know we’re into the new year already.  I’m a little behind in my posts.  This is something I make every Christmas.  My sweetie loves peanut brittle.  His favorite peanuts are those really large “Virginia” peanuts you find in Williamsburg.  When I don’t have those on hand I just use regular canned peanuts.  In the brittle they are just as good.

This is a microwave recipe.  When I started making this recipe we had a 1200 w. microwave and now we have a 1500 w. microwave so check yours and adjust the time accordingly.  The stronger the oven, the less time needed.  Be careful, sugar goes from perfect to burnt in a jiffy.  As soon as the color begins to turn from clear to tan it’s time to finish up.  :)

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