Microwave Peanut Brittle

From: greenlove00

On Jul 1, 2009

This was very easy to make and my boyfriend loves it. I nuked it for 8 minutes, stirring every 2 and it was still a little on the burnt side. Also, I think I'll cut back on the soda next time. The taste is a little strong. I used walnuts and they were burnt too. I'll add them toward the end next time. Thanks for an easy recipe.

From: Amlaphq

On May 27, 2009

Tasty, and easy! But when the recipe says QUICKLY spread the mix out, it means QUICKLY! I used light karo...this may have been what caused the tacky consistency after a few chews. Tasty nonetheless.

From: Donna M.

On Jan 2, 2003

Outstanding peanut brittle recipe! This will now replace my tried and true recipe that I have used for 40 years. Why?...because it is much faster and since it makes about half as much it is easier to handle by myself when it comes to pouring and spreading quickly before it hardens. I cooked this in a 2-quart size glass batter bowl with a handle and pouring spout and it worked perfectly. I used 1 1/2 cups of peanuts because we like lots of peanuts in our brittle. It took about 13 minutes to cook in a 1000 watt microwave (probably took longer because of adding more nuts). I have found that the secret to very thin brittle is to stir the soda in very quickly and pour the mixture out onto the pan while it is still actively foaming, spread it out and then lift the edges and stretch even thinner. I spray my utensils with non-stick cooking spray, as well as my pan and the spout of my batter bowl so it slides right out. Thanks for a great recipe, Jellyqueen!

From: Carrie

On Dec 21, 2003

Wow, I too, will pitch the stove top recipe I've been using for 20 plus years. This was so easy and it's very very good. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. We have a GE Spacemaker Microwave (don't know the watts)and I took previous reviewer's comment and only nuked 8 min. I sprayed my waxed paper with Pam and had no problem breaking it up. Thank you Jellyqueen for sharing a great recipe!