Main Page Blog Getting Pregnant Articles Pregnancy Articles Parenting Articles TLOL Article Directory Chinese Gender Chart Pregnancy and Parenting Journals	Around the House - In The Kitchen - Recipe Box - Dessert Recipes - Peanut Brittle - Home Made Best Made Peanut Brittle - Home Made Best Made Ingredients 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2/3 cup water 1 1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts Directions Makes 45 pieces. Total time: 1 hour. Step 1: Grease and line a 9 x 13-inch pan with foil. Step 2: In a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, cook the sugar, butter, and water, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes a golden-brown syrup, about 25 minutes. Remove to a cool surface. Step 3: Stir in the peanuts and pour mixture into the pan, spreading the nuts evenly. Step 4: Let peanut brittle set and cool before breaking into bite-size pieces. It can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.