How do I adjust cooking time/temperature for peanut brittle?
When I used a recipe for peanut brittle that worked in a higher altitude in a microwave it burned. Should I use less time or power? How do I know it is the temp. for a nice brittle?
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Microwaving is not an ideal method for making caramel or brittle, as the heat generation from the waves is localized. It is too easy to get hot spots and burning while other parts of the mixture are under done.
Instead, you should use a more traditional stove top (hob) method.
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What temperature do you cook peanut brittle?
Cook mixture over medium heat (don't be tempted to turn the heat up!), stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle boil. Cook until temperature reaches 250F. Stir in peanuts. Add peanuts and stir the mixture constantly until the candy thermometer temperature reaches 300 degrees F.What is the temperature for brittle?
Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads. Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet.Why did my peanut brittle turned out chewy?
The key is getting the temperature correct so use a candy thermometer to check it during the cooking process. Why did my peanut brittle turn out chewy? This is because the mixture didn't reach the correct cracking temperature when it was cooking.What temperature should sugar be for brittle?
What Makes it Brittle? The sugar will be cooked to 300\xbaF (149\xbaC)\u2014hard crack stage; which when set up would be hard like a lollipop.Perfect Peanut Brittle How-To
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I make peanut brittle in the microwave all the time and it comes out perfect.
I live at 2700 ft. my suggestion would be to cut down the cooking time and/or the cooking temperature.
I cook mine 2 minutes, stir; cook 2 more minutes stir, then a final 2 minutes. I don't cook it a straight 6 minutes to avoid hot spots and burning. hope this helps.
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