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Peanut brittle is a snack classic. What if we told you that you could take your peanut brittle to the next level by adding honey? Honey Peanut Brittle is a chewy treat that is both entertaining and fun to make. This nostalgic candy is perfectly timed for the season. Stock up on wax paper and tins when you shop for ingredients because this brittle makes a great gift - a simple honey candy recipe. The brittle should be stored in an airtight container to maintain its texture.
And speaking of ingredients, this honey peanut brittle is made with our very own eastern shore honey. We used clover for this recipe. Have you heard about coconut sugar? It’s a natural sugar gaining in popularity made from sap extracted from the coconut tree, it’s less processed than regular white table sugar and tastes similar to light brown sugar. Spread the candy mixture onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The brittle should be allowed to cool at room temperature before being stored in an airtight container.
The original Salty and sweet peanut brittle– is still in fashion
Also interesting in the ingredient department, rather than using condensed or whole milk in this recipe, try this coconut cream, or you can make cashew cream easily enough. Dairy alternatives are delicious, provide you with energy and don’t upset the digestive system.
Using a candy thermometer is crucial to achieve the desired consistency and texture of the candy.
Do you know that honey peanut brittle was an accident? According to candy lore, a woman in the deep south was making salt-water taffy one day and mixed up the ingredients substituting baking soda for cream of tartar. In other lore across the pond, it is believed that peanut brittle is a Celtic dessert. When making peanut brittle, using corn syrup and reaching the hard crack stage (302-310 degrees F) are essential for the perfect brittle.
The mixture should be cooked over medium heat to ensure even cooking.
Bee Inspired's Sweet Clover Honey makes this recipe taste delicious!
Adapting this Honey Peanut Brittle Recipe
Feeling adventurous? Recipes are meant to inspire. Don’t feel like you have to make this Honey Peanut Brittle Recipe exactly the way our recipe shows. Get creative. Experiment. Try something different. Here are some ideas in case you need a little boost with adapting this recipe:
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Make this recipe with different nut and seed combinations. Pumpkin seeds and almonds will be delicious?
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Sprinkle some bacon into the mixture in the step before you add the baking soda!
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Add 1/2 tsp. of Sriracha sauce or chopped jalapeño to heat it up a bit, in the step before you add the baking soda
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Try adding 1/4 c chocolate chips
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Use honey roasted peanuts for a different flavor twist.
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Pour the mixture onto a silicone baking mat for easy removal and cooling.
If you decide to try this recipe, be sure to take a photo and share them with us using #beeinspired on Instagram!
