Description
Candy deserves a fall moment, too. This salted caramel peanut pecan candy blends rich caramel flavor with crunchy peanuts and buttery pecans for a sweet-salty homemade treat that gives classic peanut candy a delicious upgrade.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1.5 cups roasted peanuts
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add water, corn syrup, sugars, and salt.
- Once the sugar dissolves, place a candy thermometer on the edge of the pan. Make sure that it isn’t inserted too close to the bottom of the pan but deep enough to get the correct temperature of the candy as it heats
- It will start to bubble and boil. Let it slowly reach 250-253°F. If it heats too quickly, it will affect the texture of the candy.
- Have your other add-ins and sheet pan ready to go when it reaches temperature because once you remove it from the heat, you will need to work quickly. Measure out nuts, butter, and vanilla. Also make sure you have lined a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and greased the parchment paper with some butter.
- Once it reaches 240°F, remove from heat and stir in nuts, butter, and vanilla. Once the mixture is blended, pour onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Spread in an even layer on the sheet pan. Sprinkle flaky salt on top. Let the mixture set completely. (Note: Depending on the humidity, the set time can vary, anywhere from 2-24 hours. Leave the candy at room temperature to maintain a consistent temperature. As the candy sets, it will start to lighten in color. If there are still dark brown sections of the candy, continue to let it set until the entire pan has hardened. The key to candy is patience!)
- Once the candy has hardened, use your hands to break the candy into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Setting Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes