Here's what I'm making as homemade holiday gifts this year. It's been a staple of our next door neighbor's kitchen for years...finally I begged her for the recipe. In cellophane-lined tins, it's a perfect gift. And easy enough that you still have time to make it for neighbors and last-minute guests. Maybe even stocking stuffers...
Microwave Peanut Brittle
(Note: You may have to adjust cooking times depending on the power of your microwave. Watch your first batch carefully and record those times for future cooking.)
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
Microwave for four minutes.
Add one cup peanuts (or substitute pecans or almonds) and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Microwave for another four minutes.
Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon butter.
Microwave for one to two minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until frothy. Working quickly, pour onto a buttered or parchment-lined (a Silpat also works nicely) cookie sheet. Spread by shaking pan or with offset spatula. (Take care not to flatten the bubbles.)
Allow to cool completely and then break into pieces.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
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