Honey Peanut Brittle

1 cup (225 ml) honey

1 tbsp (15 ml). butter

1 cup (225 ml) water

1/8 tsp (1 ml). salt

2 cups (475 ml) roasted peanuts

Put sugar, honey, salt, and water in saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Cook to 300 degrees (150 C.) on a candy thermometer.

Remove from heat.

Add butter and peanuts and stir just enough to mix thoroughly.

Pour out onto a well buttered marble slab or baking sheet.

Should be spread into a thin layer.

Allow to cool completely and break into irregular pieces.

Comments

I like to give this away at Christmas time on candy dishes.