Peanut Brittle

Brittle is a smooth, crisp candy made by stirring toasted nuts into a sugar mixture cooked to the hard crack or caramel stage. Peanut brittle is the most popular type of brittle.

The perfect balance between salty and sweet, my peanut brittle recipe is made with just a few ingredients. It's one of the easiest candies to make—and since it can be made way ahead of when you need it, it's perfect for gifting and it's customizable, too: If peanuts aren’t your thing, make it with cashews or almonds instead.