Peanut Coconut Brittle- Elaine N.

As mentioned by Krystal yesterday, the Jones' are not candy makers. Hence our burned peanut brittle. We are also technology challenged.  The picture of the peanut brittle was actually very pretty.  You couldn't even tell there were burned peanuts in it, but we could not get the picture to upload.  It is a very good recipe, and even burned it seemed to disappear. The instructions do not mention you should stir the concoction while it is cooking and rising to temperature. While this may be common knowledge to most, it was not to us. Bryce knew we should have stirred it, but didn't say anything until we could smell the peanuts burning. We still give the recipe a 4.

Peanut Coconut Brittle- Elaine Nelson

3 C sugar
1 1/4 C karo syrup
1 C water
2 2/3 C raw peanuts
1 t soda
1 t salt
1 t vanilla
1/2 square butter (1/4 C)
1/2 lb coconut

Boil sugar, karo and water to 229. Add peanuts and cook to 299 or hard crack stage. YOU SHOULD STIR ON THIS PART. Remove from heat and add the soda, salt, vanilla, butter and coconut. Pour into a greased cookie sheet and let cool. Break into pieces.