PEANUT BRITTLE 
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/16 tsp. salt
1/2 c. peanuts, shelled

Measure sugar, water, and salt into a 3 quart saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, cover tightly and boil 3 minutes, remove cover and continue cooking until syrup takes on a rich caramel color (320 degrees). Have peanuts spread out on buttered shallow pan. Pour caramel syrup over the peanuts and let cool thoroughly before breaking into pieces. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.

 

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