I use to make this for my daddy, he loved it so much. He would always tell me to use less peanuts so he would have more of the candy. I wish I could make him some now. Have a blessed day. Love ya!!🤗
I know he appreciated it. I can see how you miss your Dad . The memories we have of them will always be in our hearts. They aren't resting. They are having the time of their new lives.!
@@lorikennedy8508 HI. You are very welcome. I had Great parents too. Dad was in home last 3 years of his life. Died in November 2000. Have ( had. 1 died) two toxic sisters and nothing good to say about brother in laws. ( child molester was the worst one) Mom asked me in December 2000 what I wanted to do for Christmas. I said something that sisters didn't bother with you at Thanksgiving, let's go to Florida! ( live in Pennsylvania) . Ask if serious. Came out of my mouth.! So we went to Florida for Christmas and sometimes Myrtle Beach for New Years. She was legally blind since 2001 or 2002 . Which had to do with sisters and stress. They are/ were 12 and 16 years older than me. In April of 2010 we took the Panama Canal Cruise. That was cool. I was never married ( different story. I am 57. Lol) Always seemed like the 9th or 10th day we would have a fight . And then that night be alright. Lol Funny stories on that too. 🤣 sorry babbling. I just don't understand people that can't even call their loved ones and you touched my heart knowing that another person had so much joy doing something for a parent ( and I know your Mom too) . I miss my sidekick Mom . I Hope everything is well with you and your family! Take care!
@@donnalawrence9054 I was born in Florida, and I always lived about 3 to 5 miles from my parents. Mom was my best friend. I was also daddy's little girl. He died in 1999 and mom in 2009. I was the baby with 2 older brothers. So you know I had it made.😃 I still live 3 miles from their home. Btw I just turned 58. I have been married, but no kids.
@@lorikennedy8508 HI. What part of Florida? My parents lived about 2 miles away from me. Then when looking for a house , dropped Mom off at hairdressers and got lost on other side of town . Saw house for sale on a dead end road. As I said Dad died Nov 2000 . I found my house and I swear my Dad lead me this way. House was not really listed yet. I now know the people I bought the house from and the guy who lived here when his parents bought the house when built. Jan 2002 moved in. I am convinced my Dad got me here and that's all that matters. LOL. Oh, my friend wants me to move to Florida. Not happening. We were very lucky our parents lived close
I have tried to make Peanut Brittle many times. This was my first Success. My husband ate a whole jar I had put up as a gift. I’ve gotta make more. Thanks Tammy you are the best🥰
A lot of beautiful memories in my childhood ,Thanksgiving and Christmas when we made and ate peanut brittle. Can’t wait to make it in the microwave it seems so easy and no mess no cleanup.
I made it last year for Christmas Gifts! Everyone raved about it and ate it as fast as they could. I love it also! I’ve been a fan of your “batter bowl” for 30 years or so. I have 4 of them. If I make multiple batches of Peanut Brittle I need every 1 of them.
I’m a pecan addict. I make mine with pecans. My hubby is a cashew addict so I make his with cashews. Since cashews are already buttery the cashew brittle is very rich an you can only eat small pieces at a time! Thanks for this video! Love watching you and Chris!
My grandmother would make this and then pour it out, outside unto clean snow to cool. I have such happy memories of us kids all gathered outside waiting to have a piece!
Pour it out on a half sheet pan (buttered of course) and pull it out with two forks as thin as possible and you will not only get twice as much but it also is more brittle and tastes better (I don't know why it tastes better, but it does). For a real taste treat, sub those mixed nuts in the big jars from Costco at holiday time.
I'm on my 3rd diabetic attack as I sit in my chair here today and I haven't even tried making it yet, but just enjoying the heck out of watching this video on TH-cam! ;-) I love this stuff, but when my wife buys it, I can't help myself, but to eat almost a complete bag in one setting. My older neighbors (I am 72, so age in older means they are likely 5-10 years more than me) occasionally make up some peanut brittle and share it with us. However, that is generally at some special occasion or holiday. I feel for people who have dentures and can't really enjoy this candy as much as they would like. Congrats on your fight with cancer. Hope you stay in remission for a good long time. My last remaining sibling passed away with a rare throat cancer during this horrible lock down for Covid. She had battled breast cancer for over 25 years, but, sadly, that throat CA got her in the end. My prayers for all who suffer from that disease. Any rate, hope I can get my wife to learn how to do this candy making as she often makes up treats to take to her work for other employees there. Me, I do a lot of our cooking now days, so I'll have to try this out for myself, as well. One question though: Can it be made with success by using a sugar substitute instead of fine granular sugar? Any taste difference if done like that? Thanks for sharing this video.
The only way to know is to try it out... If it doesn't work try it with another type of sweetener till u get a combination that works and then you can share it.
My dad made peanut brittle every year for the holidays and after he passed my son Patrick makes it, though on the stove following his papa's recipe. So good.
My grandmother was a dessert pro. She could bake pies, cookies and cakes like nobody's business. She'd whip them up in no time flat. She made tins of 🥜 brittle every Christmas so we could give them out to our teachers when we were in school. We still make a few batches and give them out to family and friends.
@@dianehiggs5030 A recipe for peanut brittle? It's almost the same as Tammy's. We don't add butter or parch the peanuts 1st. With or without butter, peanut brittle is still delish.
Since I was a little girl on Mother's day peanut brittle was my gift to momma her favorite 60 plus years ago and always at Christmas a tin can of peanut brittle. Thank you for sharing Tammy brought back some wonderful memories. Have a blessed evening stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤
I remember my Mom making this & it was the BEST peanut brittle EVER! After she passed, my brother did something with all her recipes & doesn’t remember what he did. I thought I’d never find this recipe again…THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!! 💖💖🙏🙏🦋🦋
This is the 2nd year I am making this because everyone loves it so much. I have to give all of it away because I have stomach problems. Last year was really hard on my stomach but it was the most delicious mine was pecan brittle I had ever had. Others who I gave this to set the same thing best they ever had. Thank you so much for everything. Merry Christmas and be safe.
I love peanut brittle but never watched my mama make it but now we have microwaves and I watched how you make it and this will be my Christmas gifts for my 5 kids and their kid's. Thank you Tammy 😊.
I also had an elderly friend that taught me how to set up a small amount on a metal tray and butter your fingers at a certain point of the kidney you stretch it quickly, this way you will get less sugar in your pieces and makes it easier to break. Thank you for your recipes.
I swear, even if I didn’t like to cook and didn’t like your recipes, I would still watch you to listen to you talk 😍 Watching all these southern ladies talking in the kitchen on videos brings back my childhood. I grew up in Oklahoma but moved to Minnesota a long time ago, they don’t cook like that or talk like that up here !!!!!!!!!! Blessings to y’all and Merry Christmas A King is Born ✨
I used to make peanut brittle, but haven't made it in a long time. Used to make it for Christmas gifts. Time to do that again! Thank you Tammy and it will be much easier in the microwave.
I made the microwave peanut brittle when the outside humidity finally lowered enough to attempt this in rainy Oregon. Indoor humidity was 35%. I followed your video and it turned out sooooo good ! My 90 year old mother just loved it and it was a great addition to my other Christmas goodies. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe !
Yes my grandmother taught me to make brittle over 50 years ago. And I’ve been making it ever since , the old fashioned way. I’m gonna have to try it in the microwave. I make it all through the year for my kids and grandkids. But I’m getting on up there in years and it’s getting harder for me to make. So for the sake of my kids I’ll try your way. But you’re right, not many people make it anymore homemade. My kids love to eat it but won’t try to make it. I have made it with peanuts , pecans , cashews and I’ve even made coconut brittle. It’s all great. Bless you
Peanut Brittle I made one Dark and one Light ❤️I love peanut Brittle my Mom made it when I was young . She took the raw peanuts from the garden my Daddy grew in the summer after we had our plenty boiled peanuts…and dryed them out and then cooked them in the yard on a open fire in late September in a big BIg cast iron pot . That was the best Peanut brittle ever❤️
When I was a teenager up in Lee County, Georgia, I loved to make peanut brittle. My dad had a friend in Shellman, Ga. that raised peanuts, and he would bring me seed peanuts - wonderful! My dad really had a sweet tooth.
Yummy!! I didn't know it was so easy to make! I made toffee for years but now that I'm an "oldster" this recipe looks so much easier so I'm going to try it and make several batches each with a different kind of nut for Christmas gifts! Thanks Tammy!! You're the best!! Love ya!!
I'm like another Poster's father, never cared for peanuts, pecans were always my favorite, and Grammy Sarrett used to pour some out for me right before she added the nuts. (Pecans are so expensive I never asked her to make me some with pecans... Save them for the pie we all loved.) Thinking about doing some with walnuts. I've become more interested in them lately since I found out how healthy they are for you and cheaper than the pecans I love so much. Might make some Walnut brittle! I read all the comments before I posted this. So many memories tired up with making candy and other good stuff, takes us back to where times were simpler. Thanks Tammy and Chris, for taking us there. ps. I assume Chris was with you today. This is the first time I remember him not chiming in with a comment or two. Hi, Chris, we love you too!
Yum!! My cousins in Houston send me this every Christmas except they use toasted Texas pecans. Such a lovely treat I look forward to every year. Tfs your recipe with us. 😊❤
FAMILY FROM TEXAS THEY SEND ME FOOD ALL THE TIME I'M NANA 😂 THEY REALLY REMEMBER WHAT I COOKED THEY HAVE MADE 10 COOK BOOKS THIS IS ONE WE USE PECANS ALSO I ROASTED ALL NUTS (VISUALLY IMPAIRED USE CAPS I'M 70+😘WE LOVE TAMTAM
The term “parching/parched” in relation to the peanuts threw me until I realised you were roasting them. It is interesting that although we speak the same language, local terminology can be so different and sometimes confusing.
My grandmother used to say that finally one day I asked why she called it that and not “browning them, mom’s term). She said they taste so much better when they’re thirsty!!! LOL This was the same sweet soul who used a small piece of an old ripped sheet that she used to cover the turkey for thanksgiving while roasting. When I asked why she said “so the turkey doesn’t get cold, no one likes nippley breasts!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪
I’m old AND from the Deep South, and I’m fairly certain “parched”, like me, is not only old and Southern, but “country”. City people used the term “roasted. I recall seeing and hearing “parched peanuts” in reference to both home preparation and local vendor sales. Also, I recall parched peanuts being prepared from raw, in the shell rather than being unshelled, however, I think that part is irrelevant. 😎
This is a wonderful recipe and Tammy explains the instructions very clearly. If you have a high wattage microwave, run each cycle for 3 minutes instead of 4. I really scorched my first batch. Could smell it burning even befor the first 4 minutes were up. Second batch was delicious!
Scorched mine too ! Wish I read these reviews first! But I should have been right on top of it after that second cycle it was bubbling up high! My own fault ,will try again tomorrow .
I burnt my first batch! I had to throw my new cup out!! Haha! I had a smaller bowl then Tammy’s. I bought a big Pyrex bowl and after 3 weeks of being afraid I tried again! Yea! It worked with no burning! Let’s see if it gets hard now!
One of my favorites. My old pastor and his wife used to make it and I couldn't open it without eating the whole thing right by my self. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. When you buy it at the store, it don't have enough butter in it.
I make peanut brittle each Christmas for gift giving. Last year my husband had COVID, he did not loose his taste but had a huge craving for peanut brittle!! I think that I made 6 batches just for him. Our recipes are similar and making it in the microwave is the easiest!! I will be ordering peanuts and pecans through our county extension service this week. Take care!!
Oh My Gosh!!! I just made this and it is the BEST Peanut Brittle I have EVER made! I can’t believe how easy it is to make! My microwave is a 1200 watt so I only cooked it for 3 minutes, then 3 minutes, then 2. It turned out perfect! I would have never ever thought it would taste this good. And it’s light and airy. Thank you Tammy! 👏👏👏🥰
Thank you for this. I just made my first batch and near the end of the process realized it was getting overcooked, but too late to do anything about it. I wondered what time to cook would be appropriate for my microwave and now thanks to your post, I know! This batch is not totally inedible but lowering the cooking times next time will be much better. Thanks again!
@@rebeccag856 Thanks for your post. I have a 1000 watt micro and it was too hot and had a burnt smell. I have tried it yet, but I'm going to do 3 minutes as well.
I prefer almonds, cashews or walnuts to peanuts-in case someone's allergic to peanut. I'm not, but peanut were just my dad's favourite nuts. I'm Diabetic now, so I've had to cut out all that sugar. Don't recommend sugar alcohols either! Some people are VERY sensitive to these-and aspartame.
Tami, I just love your videos! So many of your helpful little hints are the same as mine. I always know your recipes will be good to me & my family. Blessings ❤
Haven't seen you since the covid-19 so glad to see you up and around, and cooking. I love watching good old southern girls cook. Got to try this, wanted some so bad when you got through.
My aunt taught my mother who taught me. Momma only makes it at Christmas time anymore. Everyone wants some. She makes it for family, friends and church family. Some even ask if she still doing it. She uses an old iron skillet on the stove top. She has since refined the recipe. She uses dry roasted peanuts and leaves out the extra salt and vanilla flavored corn syrup. It works. It's hard to stop once you start. So good. I am going to try the microwave recipe and see how it goes. She also lines a cookie tray with tin foil. It peels right off once it cools. Save some extra calories. Peanut brittle is like pecan pie. It looks way harder than it really is. GOD bless.
My grandmother used to say that finally one day I asked why she called it that and not “browning them, mom’s term). She said they taste so much better when they’re thirsty!!! LOL This was the same sweet soul who used a small piece of an old ripped sheet that she used to cover the turkey for thanksgiving while roasting. When I asked why she said “so the turkey doesn’t get cold, no one likes nippley breasts!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪
Thanks so much for posting. I'll have to order me some peanuts and make some. Stay safe, stay well. So glad Chris didn't get Covid. Glad to see you are doing so much better.
The first time I made peanut brittle, the newest microwave oven was before the Brady Bunch. My oldest Brother was cruzing South-Pac with the US Navy. Mom and me sent him a care package. Plus burnt oatmeal cookies. They were green bc it was St. PATRICK'S DAY
I’ve never made brittle before. I just enjoy watching your shows. I’m glad you have recovered from Covid. Thank you for bringing joy and faith into our lives.
“See’s Candy” makes the best peanut brittle I’ve ever had. It’s easy to chew, doesn’t stick to ur teeth, and they use butter too. I have 98% duplicated it. If this one is better or good, I will surely make it a few times a year. This recipe surely looks like a good one! I make butter brickle too. Do u make that as well? If so, u have another video class waiting. 🤣👏👏👏
Tammy, how many nuts do u use for this recipe & do u change the power status in your microwave? One lady said she changed it to medium because it burned the candy on high! Do u have your micro on high when cooking brittle?
This looks so delicious I made it all the time but since I got sick I haven't been doing a lot of cooking but you have geared me up and I am going to do it again. I've got to make this peanut brittle I don't use peanuts because I have too many people in the family who don't like peanuts I use pecans and it turns out awful good as well thank you so much for this recipe and reminding me on how to make it in the microwave.......
I love pecan brittle. There is a little smokehouse in Texas that makes pecan brittle and it is SOOO good. Was thinking I would use Tammy's recipe to make some pecan brittle.
@@summersez1673 Yes pecan brittle is my favorite. And I've always made it with pecans only once did I make it with peanuts and nobody wanted it not in my family they don't like peanuts. Now I'm excited to do it the microwave way.
Thank you so much for sharing. Also, your hair is amazing. I love your kitchen too. Your accept reminds me of my grandpa and his family. My grandma was native American so she had a different accent. She was an amazing cook too. She taught me a lot. We came from Arizona, Taxes also Louisiana and Mississippi. My grandparents settled in Bakersfield California off of Weedpatch highway after the dust bowl. They both passed away a year apart, my grandpa passed away on February of 2020, this year my grandma passed. They left me great memories. ❤️
Oh my yes, a Christmas tradition for me. My mama made candy at Christmas time and this brittle is so easy and quick! Loved this video Tammy! You're right not many younger people make treats like this anymore! Got to find some raw peanuts soon. 🥜
OMG Tammy, thanks for this recipe. I used to make it all the time in my microwave in the 70's and lost the recipe. This is the same one for the microwave and it sure does turn out fantastic!! Best peanut brittle I ever had. Melaney from SoCal
We always make it in the microwave and the recipe we use hasn't let us down yet. Looking forward to seeing how Tammy does it. I can almost assure you that I'm more "candy challenged" than you my friend! 😂
@Rhonda Butler LOL, I'm cooking challenged!!😂😂 I've always heard people say, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"! I REALLY can't stand the heat😂🤣 Now, using the microwave...this might be for me🤔🤗🤣 Love you🥰💞
Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve made this! Need to get some peanuts 💕. A half stick you said, but you put in a whole stick, so I am going with a whole stick 💕💕. Have a wonderful vacation you two 🙏🏻💕
You might put in twice as much baking soda to make it more poofy. I put a teaspoon of vanilla in my old recipe of peanut brittle when the baking soda goes in.
I love Peanut Brittle, It's great anytime of the year. I always include this delicious treat on all my cookie trays... Thak you and God Bless you Tammy and Chris, We love you both so much, and always appreciate your recipes....
I have been making this for many years. I got the same recipe from the raw peanut packaging. My 45 year old son loves it so much, so I make it for him.
I used to make the same recipe years ago. I agree, it's delicious and I don't make it much because I can't keep my hands off it either!! Thanks for sharing!
That was a really nice flounder! I appreciate this recipe (even though it is my exact same recipe too) bc I never did it in a microwave, nor had I done microwave pudding which I also appreciated.
Tammy, I have to say…this peanut brittle was SO good!! I made this for my kids and it turned out amazing! And, I didn’t have to stand over the stove. That’s AWAYS a plus.
Thank you!!! I had forgotten how much my husband loves peanut brittle. This will be something I'll make and put under the tree for him. He LOVES his sweet treats.
Take it easy,Tam. Don't undo all of your hard work!! Can't blame you, though looks delicious. By the way, you say "parched peanuts" , but up north, we say " roasted".Good idea for holiday gifts.
My mother and father made it for 20 years and sold it at craft fairs but they made it on the stovetop. It was delicious, as I'm sure yours was, too! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
My mama made this every year at Christmas before there were microwaves in our homes. She poured it out on a huge square of plexiglass dad cut for her. I don't know how she stood the heat, but she would pull it with her hands till it was almost like spun glass. Sure jo miss her and dad both. Merry Christmas everyone.
Hi Ms Tammy, my family is from VillePlatte LA, and we make homemade pecan candy as well as fudge and peanut brittle, love your microwave recipe. God bless you and thank you! From Ms Diana LaFleur
Love your apron.. I just got one as a gift and it says … An apron is just a cape on backwards.. 😆😆 we are superhero’s in the kitchen to our loved ones .. Merry Christmas 🎄
Hi Tammy! My mother and one of my aunts made this microwave peanut brittle using this recipe or one very similar. It was always so good! I remember making this for Christmas "goodie boxes" for the UPS and FedEx delivery drivers that were so busy during the holidays. We would make an extra batch (or two or three!) to nibble on while making the other cakes, cookies and candy for the "goodie boxes" for those guys and gals. They never failed to mention how good the peanut brittle was! This recipe brings back warm memories! Thanks for another video, y'all! ! 😊
Divinity is more fussy to make, the weather always needed to be just right for it to set up properly! Other candy , like peanut brittle and fudge just wasn't as fussy to worry about making and having it turn out as it should, along with having the ight atmosphere in the kitchen with the weather needing to be just so, fort when we were making it! But divinity usually ended up a more special treat as a gift for us, yummy!!! Those are good, special memories for me!! Thanks for the special thoughts of it all
Used to make this at Thanksgiving and Christmas when I went home in S. GA. Have really missed it since my parents passed away in 2012 and 2013. I miss them way more than the brittle. Can make more brittle but can't bring them back. Will have to go to be with JESUS to be with HIM and them.
I just so happened to have the correct amount of parched peanuts on hand so I decided to make this recipe. I burned the peanuts. I had to throw it out. But, I had a big bag of raw walnuts and i made some more brittle with them. Let me tell you, this is the best brittle I have ever had. It is not too hard and does not stick to your teeth. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Merry Christmas from Texas...
Thank you, Mrs.Tammy for sharing this video. Haven't seen anyone making this candy since l was a young girl my mom and granny would make this and many more candies for all of us grandchildren. Granny had 13 children and all had their own children s-o we are a big family. Lol but great memories. Stay safe and God bless y'all 🙏
Wow! So glad to see a microwave version of this favorite! So very good to see you feeling great and back in your kitchen sharing your love and talents with us!!!
Tammy, if you will spray your measuring cup with a bit of Pam, the corn syrup will slid out easily. Blessings!
Thank you for your tip I make candy all the time
Yes, Marianne!! Thanks for saying this! I knew there was a reason I needed some Pam! :)
Wow good to know ❤️
Thanks for that tip!!
This is true.
I use to make this for my daddy, he loved it so much. He would always tell me to use less peanuts so he would have more of the candy. I wish I could make him some now. Have a blessed day. Love ya!!🤗
I know he appreciated it. I can see how you miss your Dad . The memories we have of them will always be in our hearts. They aren't resting. They are having the time of their new lives.!
@@donnalawrence9054 Thank you so much for your lovely words. I had the most precious parents. I always thank God everyday for them, and still do.🤗
@@lorikennedy8508 HI. You are very welcome. I had Great parents too. Dad was in home last 3 years of his life. Died in November 2000. Have ( had. 1 died) two toxic sisters and nothing good to say about brother in laws. ( child molester was the worst one) Mom asked me in December 2000 what I wanted to do for Christmas. I said something that sisters didn't bother with you at Thanksgiving, let's go to Florida! ( live in Pennsylvania) . Ask if serious. Came out of my mouth.! So we went to Florida for Christmas and sometimes Myrtle Beach for New Years. She was legally blind since 2001 or 2002 . Which had to do with sisters and stress. They are/ were 12 and 16 years older than me. In April of 2010 we took the Panama Canal Cruise. That was cool. I was never married ( different story. I am 57. Lol) Always seemed like the 9th or 10th day we would have a fight . And then that night be alright. Lol Funny stories on that too. 🤣 sorry babbling. I just don't understand people that can't even call their loved ones and you touched my heart knowing that another person had so much joy doing something for a parent ( and I know your Mom too) . I miss my sidekick Mom . I Hope everything is well with you and your family! Take care!
@@donnalawrence9054 I was born in Florida, and I always lived about 3 to 5 miles from my parents. Mom was my best friend. I was also daddy's little girl. He died in 1999 and mom in 2009. I was the baby with 2 older brothers. So you know I had it made.😃 I still live 3 miles from their home. Btw I just turned 58. I have been married, but no kids.
@@lorikennedy8508 HI. What part of Florida? My parents lived about 2 miles away from me. Then when looking for a house , dropped Mom off at hairdressers and got lost on other side of town . Saw house for sale on a dead end road. As I said Dad died Nov 2000 . I found my house and I swear my Dad lead me this way. House was not really listed yet. I now know the people I bought the house from and the guy who lived here when his parents bought the house when built. Jan 2002 moved in. I am convinced my Dad got me here and that's all that matters. LOL. Oh, my friend wants me to move to Florida. Not happening. We were very lucky our parents lived close
I have tried to make Peanut Brittle many times. This was my first Success. My husband ate a whole jar I had put up as a gift. I’ve gotta make more. Thanks Tammy you are the best🥰
That is awesome!
I love listening to your voice. I miss Southern people. You go girl!!!
i have been making this brittle for Christmas for over 30 years! you are right, so darn addictive!!! 😋
Im British and I Love your accent! Great recipe too thanks!
My mother and I used to make this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas - a lot of memories wrapped up sweetly in this video - thank you 😊
A lot of beautiful memories in my childhood ,Thanksgiving and Christmas when we made and ate peanut brittle. Can’t wait to make it in the microwave it seems so easy and no mess no cleanup.
Well said 👏 .. exactly (or Very Close) to what I would've said.
My Momma also made Homemade Divinity 😋 .. Yummmmmmmy Yummmmmmmy 😋
I made it last year for Christmas Gifts! Everyone raved about it and ate it as fast as they could. I love it also!
I’ve been a fan of your “batter bowl” for 30 years or so. I have 4 of them. If I make multiple batches of Peanut Brittle I need every 1 of them.
Awesome!
I’m a pecan addict. I make mine with pecans. My hubby is a cashew addict so I make his with cashews. Since cashews are already buttery the cashew brittle is very rich an you can only eat small pieces at a time! Thanks for this video! Love watching you and Chris!
My grandmother would make this and then pour it out, outside unto clean snow to cool. I have such happy memories of us kids all gathered outside waiting to have a piece!
Pour it out on a half sheet pan (buttered of course) and pull it out with two forks as thin as possible and you will not only get twice as much but it also is more brittle and tastes better (I don't know why it tastes better, but it does). For a real taste treat, sub those mixed nuts in the big jars from Costco at holiday time.
I'm on my 3rd diabetic attack as I sit in my chair here today and I haven't even tried making it yet, but just enjoying the heck out of watching this video on TH-cam! ;-) I love this stuff, but when my wife buys it, I can't help myself, but to eat almost a complete bag in one setting. My older neighbors (I am 72, so age in older means they are likely 5-10 years more than me) occasionally make up some peanut brittle and share it with us. However, that is generally at some special occasion or holiday. I feel for people who have dentures and can't really enjoy this candy as much as they would like. Congrats on your fight with cancer. Hope you stay in remission for a good long time. My last remaining sibling passed away with a rare throat cancer during this horrible lock down for Covid. She had battled breast cancer for over 25 years, but, sadly, that throat CA got her in the end. My prayers for all who suffer from that disease. Any rate, hope I can get my wife to learn how to do this candy making as she often makes up treats to take to her work for other employees there. Me, I do a lot of our cooking now days, so I'll have to try this out for myself, as well. One question though: Can it be made with success by using a sugar substitute instead of fine granular sugar? Any taste difference if done like that? Thanks for sharing this video.
Condolences on your loss.
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The only way to know is to try it out... If it doesn't work try it with another type of sweetener till u get a combination that works and then you can share it.
I am thinking Xylitol would work
My dad made peanut brittle every year for the holidays and after he passed my son Patrick makes it, though on the stove following his papa's recipe. So good.
My grandmother was a dessert pro. She could bake pies, cookies and cakes like nobody's business. She'd whip them up in no time flat.
She made tins of 🥜 brittle every Christmas so we could give them out to our teachers when we were in school.
We still make a few batches and give them out to family and friends.
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A recipe for peanut brittle?
It's almost the same as Tammy's.
We don't add butter or parch the peanuts 1st.
With or without butter, peanut brittle is still delish.
Since I was a little girl on Mother's day peanut brittle was my gift to momma her favorite 60 plus years ago and always at Christmas a tin can of peanut brittle. Thank you for sharing Tammy brought back some wonderful memories. Have a blessed evening stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤
Same for my Mama, it's her favorite and so glad to have a recipe to make some for her to have whenever her heart desires 🥰
@@BelindaShanle momma went to heaven 18 years ago I still buy on Mother's day. ❤❤❤❤
@@debbiereilly900 isn't that wonderful to have that as a memory of your Momma🥰
Hi my name is Takesy and I love to watch you bake
Tammy, I love these magic words... "Thanks soo much for watching Collard Valley Cook where we cook like Mama did." Simply addictive!
My Papa's favorite goodie! He never could get enough . Rest his soul and momma's. Thank you . Those peanuts and the lids look good. 🤠🖖 💞
I remember my Mom making this & it was the BEST peanut brittle EVER! After she passed, my brother did something with all her recipes & doesn’t remember what he did. I thought I’d never find this recipe again…THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!! 💖💖🙏🙏🦋🦋
This is the 2nd year I am making this because everyone loves it so much. I have to give all of it away because I have stomach problems. Last year was really hard on my stomach but it was the most delicious mine was pecan brittle I had ever had. Others who I gave this to set the same thing best they ever had. Thank you so much for everything. Merry Christmas and be safe.
I love peanut brittle but never watched my mama make it but now we have microwaves and I watched how you make it and this will be my Christmas gifts for my 5 kids and their kid's. Thank you Tammy 😊.
I also had an elderly friend that taught me how to set up a small amount on a metal tray and butter your fingers at a certain point of the kidney you stretch it quickly, this way you will get less sugar in your pieces and makes it easier to break. Thank you for your recipes.
That peanut brittle looks so good!
Thank you Tammy & Chris, you guys are awesome!🥰👍!
My dad loved peanut brittle!
Trust me It is good!!! My momma made this too!!! She went to heaven June 2015,, I will start making this too!!
I swear, even if I didn’t like to cook and didn’t like your recipes, I would still watch you to listen to you talk 😍
Watching all these southern ladies talking in the kitchen on videos brings back my childhood. I grew up in Oklahoma but moved to Minnesota a long time ago, they don’t cook like that or talk like that up here !!!!!!!!!!
Blessings to y’all and Merry Christmas
A King is Born ✨
I used to make peanut brittle, but haven't made it in a long time. Used to make it for Christmas gifts. Time to do that again! Thank you Tammy and it will be much easier in the microwave.
I made the microwave peanut brittle when the outside humidity finally lowered enough to attempt this in rainy Oregon. Indoor humidity was 35%. I followed your video and it turned out sooooo good !
My 90 year old mother just loved it and it was a great addition to my other Christmas goodies. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe !
Great job!
Yes my grandmother taught me to make brittle over 50 years ago. And I’ve been making it ever since , the old fashioned way. I’m gonna have to try it in the microwave. I make it all through the year for my kids and grandkids. But I’m getting on up there in years and it’s getting harder for me to make. So for the sake of my kids I’ll try your way. But you’re right, not many people make it anymore homemade. My kids love to eat it but won’t try to make it. I have made it with peanuts , pecans , cashews and I’ve even made coconut brittle. It’s all great. Bless you
my mom would've loved this. Peanut brittle was always her thing. thanks for the memories
Anxious to try this, Tammy! Love your show, you are so down to earth, and your sense of humor is great!!
Peanut Brittle I made one Dark and one Light ❤️I love peanut Brittle my Mom made it when I was young . She took the raw peanuts from the garden my Daddy grew in the summer after we had our plenty boiled peanuts…and dryed them out and then cooked them in the yard on a open fire in late September in a big BIg cast iron pot . That was the best Peanut brittle ever❤️
When I was a teenager up in Lee County, Georgia, I loved to make peanut brittle. My dad had a friend in Shellman, Ga. that raised peanuts, and he would bring me seed peanuts - wonderful! My dad really had a sweet tooth.
Those tiny little red Spanish peanuts make the best peanut brittle!
Yummy!! I didn't know it was so easy to make! I made toffee for years but now that I'm an "oldster" this recipe looks so much easier so I'm going to try it and make several batches each with a different kind of nut for Christmas gifts! Thanks Tammy!! You're the best!! Love ya!!
I bet pecan will be wonderful, but easier to burn. How about maple pecan brittle?
I'm like another Poster's father, never cared for peanuts, pecans were always my favorite, and Grammy Sarrett used to pour some out for me right before she added the nuts. (Pecans are so expensive I never asked her to make me some with pecans... Save them for the pie we all loved.)
Thinking about doing some with walnuts. I've become more interested in them lately since I found out how healthy they are for you and cheaper than the pecans I love so much. Might make some Walnut brittle!
I read all the comments before I posted this. So many memories tired up with making candy and other good stuff, takes us back to where times were simpler.
Thanks Tammy and Chris, for taking us there.
ps. I assume Chris was with you today. This is the first time I remember him not chiming in with a comment or two. Hi, Chris, we love you too!
Yum!! My cousins in Houston send me this every Christmas except they use toasted Texas pecans. Such a lovely treat I look forward to every year. Tfs your recipe with us. 😊❤
FAMILY FROM TEXAS THEY SEND ME FOOD ALL THE TIME I'M NANA 😂 THEY REALLY REMEMBER WHAT I COOKED THEY HAVE MADE 10 COOK BOOKS THIS IS ONE WE USE PECANS ALSO I ROASTED ALL NUTS (VISUALLY IMPAIRED USE CAPS I'M 70+😘WE LOVE TAMTAM
The term “parching/parched” in relation to the peanuts threw me until I realised you were roasting them. It is interesting that although we speak the same language, local terminology can be so different and sometimes confusing.
It threw me too. I assumed she meant roast. Never heard of the term.
My grandmother used to say that finally one day I asked why she called it that and not “browning them, mom’s term). She said they taste so much better when they’re thirsty!!! LOL
This was the same sweet soul who used a small piece of an old ripped sheet that she used to cover the turkey for thanksgiving while roasting. When I asked why she said “so the turkey doesn’t get cold, no one likes nippley breasts!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪
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@@delilahcaroline3489 😂🤣😅
I’m old AND from the Deep South, and I’m fairly certain “parched”, like me, is not only old and Southern, but “country”. City people used the term “roasted. I recall seeing and hearing “parched peanuts” in reference to both home preparation and local vendor sales. Also, I recall parched peanuts being prepared from raw, in the shell rather than being unshelled, however, I think that part is irrelevant. 😎
This is a wonderful recipe and Tammy explains the instructions very clearly. If you have a high wattage microwave, run each cycle for 3 minutes instead of 4. I really scorched my first batch. Could smell it burning even befor the first 4 minutes were up. Second batch was delicious!
Thanks for the info!
Scorched mine too ! Wish I read these reviews first! But I should have been right on top of it after that second cycle it was bubbling up high! My own fault ,will try again tomorrow .
Glad you posted this. Explains what might have happened with my batches.
I burnt my first batch! I had to throw my new cup out!! Haha! I had a smaller bowl then Tammy’s. I bought a big Pyrex bowl and after 3 weeks of being afraid I tried again! Yea! It worked with no burning! Let’s see if it gets hard now!
One of my favorites. My old pastor and his wife used to make it and I couldn't open it without eating the whole thing right by my self. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. When you buy it at the store, it don't have enough butter in it.
Way to go Tammy it looks good as usual. Hey Chris y'all take care stay safe and God bless you both
I love peanut brittle but have never made it. This looks so easy that I’m going to try it. Thank u Tammy ! 💖
microwave peanut brittle is easy and fast
Make sure to cut you microwave to medium or it will burn. I made two batches and burned them til I seen in recipe to turn your microwave to medium.
I make peanut brittle each Christmas for gift giving. Last year my husband had COVID, he did not loose his taste but had a huge craving for peanut brittle!! I think that I made 6 batches just for him. Our recipes are similar and making it in the microwave is the easiest!! I will be ordering peanuts and pecans through our county extension service this week. Take care!!
Oh My Gosh!!! I just made this and it is the BEST Peanut Brittle I have EVER made! I can’t believe how easy it is to make! My microwave is a 1200 watt so I only cooked it for 3 minutes, then 3 minutes, then 2. It turned out perfect! I would have never ever thought it would taste this good. And it’s light and airy. Thank you Tammy! 👏👏👏🥰
Thank you for this. I just made my first batch and near the end of the process realized it was getting overcooked, but too late to do anything about it. I wondered what time to cook would be appropriate for my microwave and now thanks to your post, I know! This batch is not totally inedible but lowering the cooking times next time will be much better. Thanks again!
Thanks! Good to know just getting ready to make this!
@@rebeccag856 Thanks for your post. I have a 1000 watt micro and it was too hot and had a burnt smell. I have tried it yet, but I'm going to do 3 minutes as well.
I’ve made that peanut brittle for years. Sometimes I use pecans, cashews, any kind of nuts. It’s all delicious! So easy. Thanks Tammy. Merry Christmas
I prefer almonds, cashews or walnuts to peanuts-in case someone's allergic to peanut. I'm not, but peanut were just my dad's favourite nuts. I'm Diabetic now, so I've had to cut out all that sugar. Don't recommend sugar alcohols either! Some people are VERY sensitive to these-and aspartame.
Tami, I just love your videos! So many of your helpful little hints are the same as mine. I always know your recipes will be good to me & my family. Blessings ❤
Haven't seen you since the covid-19 so glad to see you up and around, and cooking. I love watching good old southern girls cook. Got to try this, wanted some so bad when you got through.
My aunt taught my mother who taught me. Momma only makes it at Christmas time anymore. Everyone wants some. She makes it for family, friends and church family. Some even ask if she still doing it. She uses an old iron skillet on the stove top. She has since refined the recipe. She uses dry roasted peanuts and leaves out the extra salt and vanilla flavored corn syrup. It works. It's hard to stop once you start. So good. I am going to try the microwave recipe and see how it goes. She also lines a cookie tray with tin foil. It peels right off once it cools. Save some extra calories. Peanut brittle is like pecan pie. It looks way harder than it really is. GOD bless.
My grandmother used to say that finally one day I asked why she called it that and not “browning them, mom’s term). She said they taste so much better when they’re thirsty!!! LOL
This was the same sweet soul who used a small piece of an old ripped sheet that she used to cover the turkey for thanksgiving while roasting. When I asked why she said “so the turkey doesn’t get cold, no one likes nippley breasts!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪
Grandma was a HOOT ! I love it. Mine were too.
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I Love Tammy. She is the most authentic Southern cook.
Thanks so much for posting. I'll have to order me some peanuts and make some. Stay safe, stay well. So glad Chris didn't get Covid. Glad to see you are doing so much better.
The first time I made peanut brittle, the newest microwave oven was before the Brady Bunch. My oldest Brother was cruzing South-Pac with the US Navy. Mom and me sent him a care package. Plus burnt oatmeal cookies. They were green bc it was St. PATRICK'S DAY
I’ve never made brittle before. I just enjoy watching your shows. I’m glad you have recovered from Covid. Thank you for bringing joy and faith into our lives.
My first time here. Thanks. I lost my granny's recipe and Thanks to you I now have a updated microwave version. Thanks again.
Wonderful!
“See’s Candy” makes the best peanut brittle I’ve ever had. It’s easy to chew, doesn’t stick to ur teeth, and they use butter too. I have 98% duplicated it. If this one is better or good, I will surely make it a few times a year.
This recipe surely looks like a good one! I make butter brickle too. Do u make that as well? If so, u have another video class waiting. 🤣👏👏👏
I have not made it yet
Tammy, how many nuts do u use for this recipe & do u change the power status in your microwave? One lady said she changed it to medium because it burned the candy on high! Do u have your micro on high when cooking brittle?
Thank you very much.
This looks so delicious I made it all the time but since I got sick I haven't been doing a lot of cooking but you have geared me up and I am going to do it again. I've got to make this peanut brittle I don't use peanuts because I have too many people in the family who don't like peanuts I use pecans and it turns out awful good as well thank you so much for this recipe and reminding me on how to make it in the microwave.......
I love pecan brittle. There is a little smokehouse in Texas that makes pecan brittle and it is SOOO good. Was thinking I would use Tammy's recipe to make some pecan brittle.
@@summersez1673 Yes pecan brittle is my favorite. And I've always made it with pecans only once did I make it with peanuts and nobody wanted it not in my family they don't like peanuts. Now I'm excited to do it the microwave way.
Do you use half pecans or pieces.
How big is the storage jars please? The peanut brittle looks real good and I'll will be making it (smile). "Thank you" (smile)
@@racheljackson7397 pecan brittle sound yummy I will try pecans since can't have peanuts
Thank you so much for sharing. Also, your hair is amazing. I love your kitchen too. Your accept reminds me of my grandpa and his family. My grandma was native American so she had a different accent. She was an amazing cook too. She taught me a lot. We came from Arizona, Taxes also Louisiana and Mississippi. My grandparents settled in Bakersfield California off of Weedpatch highway after the dust bowl. They both passed away a year apart, my grandpa passed away on February of 2020, this year my grandma passed. They left me great memories. ❤️
Oh my yes, a Christmas tradition for me. My mama made candy at Christmas time and this brittle is so easy and quick! Loved this video Tammy! You're right not many younger people make treats like this anymore! Got to find some raw peanuts soon. 🥜
If you live close to an Asian market you should be able to find raw peanuts there! My wife roasts peanuts - she always gets them there!
I have made this for years but with only a quarter stick of butter and it is the best peanut brittle I have ever had.
OMG Tammy, thanks for this recipe. I used to make it all the time in my microwave in the 70's and lost the recipe. This is the same one for the microwave and it sure does turn out fantastic!! Best peanut brittle I ever had. Melaney from SoCal
❤Made about an hr. ago and waiting for it to cool. cooling in refrigerator: hope that is okay..
JUST LOVE WATCHING YOU AND CHRIS. A REAL SWEET TEAM.
Yummy!
I used to make it for Christmas gifts for my neighbors, and they loved it!
Looks delicious. It’s been 56 years since I’ve made it in a big iron skillet.
This is one of Butch’s favorite things! I’m excited to learn how to make it in the microwave since I am candy making challenged!!😂😂. Thanks Tammy!💕
We always make it in the microwave and the recipe we use hasn't let us down yet. Looking forward to seeing how Tammy does it. I can almost assure you that I'm more "candy challenged" than you my friend! 😂
@Rhonda Butler LOL, I'm cooking challenged!!😂😂 I've always heard people say, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"! I REALLY can't stand the heat😂🤣 Now, using the microwave...this might be for me🤔🤗🤣 Love you🥰💞
I do your recipe every year for peanut brittle and you custard pie. Thank you
Glad you like them!
Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve made this! Need to get some peanuts 💕. A half stick you said, but you put in a whole stick, so I am going with a whole stick 💕💕. Have a wonderful vacation you two 🙏🏻💕
1/2 cup = whole stick. I think that's what she meant
@@TacklingTheGiants Yeah,😉 it Is
I was wondering about that too.
You might put in twice as much baking soda to make it more poofy. I put a teaspoon of vanilla in my old recipe of peanut brittle when the baking soda goes in.
I love Peanut Brittle, It's great anytime of the year. I always include this delicious treat on all my cookie trays... Thak you and God Bless you Tammy and Chris, We love you both so much, and always appreciate your recipes....
Oh Tammy, my Daddy would have loved this. If only I could make this for him.
I have been making this for many years. I got the same recipe from the raw peanut packaging. My 45 year old son loves it so much, so I make it for him.
I never knew making peanut brittle could be so easy. I love peanut brittle. I’ll definitely be making this recipe. Thanks for posting this!
Me too...🙋😊❤️👍 Westcoast Listening 🎧
I used to make the same recipe years ago. I agree, it's delicious and I don't make it much because I can't keep my hands off it either!! Thanks for sharing!
That was a really nice flounder!
I appreciate this recipe (even though it is my exact same recipe too) bc I never did it in a microwave, nor had I done microwave pudding which I also appreciated.
J
Tammy, I have to say…this peanut brittle was SO good!! I made this for my kids and it turned out amazing! And, I didn’t have to stand over the stove. That’s AWAYS a plus.
Great job!
I can't wait to make this and guess what everyone is getting for Christmas 😁💜
Thank you!!! I had forgotten how much my husband loves peanut brittle. This will be something I'll make and put under the tree for him. He LOVES his sweet treats.
Take it easy,Tam. Don't undo all of your hard work!! Can't blame you, though looks delicious.
By the way, you say "parched peanuts" , but up north, we say " roasted".Good idea for holiday gifts.
She's a cutie...everybody needs her in the family!
My mother and father made it for 20 years and sold it at craft fairs but they made it on the stovetop. It was delicious, as I'm sure yours was, too! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
My mama made this every year at Christmas before there were microwaves in our homes. She poured it out on a huge square of plexiglass dad cut for her. I don't know how she stood the heat, but she would pull it with her hands till it was almost like spun glass. Sure jo miss her and dad both. Merry Christmas everyone.
Hi Ms Tammy, my family is from VillePlatte LA, and we make homemade pecan candy as well as fudge and peanut brittle, love your microwave recipe. God bless you and thank you! From Ms Diana LaFleur
I used to make that alot for my dad. He loved peanut brittle. I miss making it for him.
Love your apron.. I just got one as a gift and it says … An apron is just a cape on backwards.. 😆😆 we are superhero’s in the kitchen to our loved ones .. Merry Christmas 🎄
Hi Tammy! My mother and one of my aunts made this microwave peanut brittle using this recipe or one very similar. It was always so good! I remember making this for Christmas "goodie boxes" for the UPS and FedEx delivery drivers that were so busy during the holidays. We would make an extra batch (or two or three!) to nibble on while making the other cakes, cookies and candy for the "goodie boxes" for those guys and gals.
They never failed to mention how good the peanut brittle was! This recipe brings back warm memories! Thanks for another video, y'all! ! 😊
Divinity is more fussy to make, the weather always needed to be just right for it to set up properly!
Other candy , like peanut brittle and fudge just wasn't as fussy to worry about making and having it turn out as it should, along with having the ight atmosphere in the kitchen with the weather needing to be just so, fort when we were making it!
But divinity usually ended up a more special treat as a gift for us, yummy!!!
Those are good, special memories for me!!
Thanks for the special thoughts of it all
Finally I got the recipe I'm here watching you for the microwave peanut brittle thank you so much
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Used to make this at Thanksgiving and Christmas when I went home in S. GA. Have really missed it since my parents passed away in 2012 and 2013. I miss them way more than the brittle. Can make more brittle but can't bring them back. Will have to go to be with JESUS to be with HIM and them.
My Grandpa used to love peanut brittle and really ripe bananas together❤️. He always had both on his kitchen table❤️. Thank you for the easy recipe
Love your food and Kitchen and You are so much fun. I really appreciate your kindness and videos
I love this method of making peanut brittle. You are right you can't stop eating it! It's so delicious!
This is my husband's favorite treat. Guess I need to try making it for him.
Thanks for sharing this post! I will definitely make this for my husband! He will definitely be happy!🤗!
Great video and yummy looking brittle! Reminds me of my Mama and me making Christmas goodies years ago. Now I'm gonna cry.
I use to make peanut brittle in the microwave. Turned out good every time!
I use to make this for my kids.They love it so much.
You tickled🤣😂 me so @12:55 with the, it tastes so good "shimmy". I'll be making this for Superbowl Sunday snacks. Wonderful video!!!❤❤
I just love your recipes Tammy they are delicious and very easy to prepare thank you friend for the peanut brittle recipe it is amazing♥️🙏♥️
Thank you sweet Tammy! I love your channel! And I appreciate you!
Mike
I just so happened to have the correct amount of parched peanuts on hand so I decided to make this recipe. I burned the peanuts. I had to throw it out. But, I had a big bag of raw walnuts and i made some more brittle with them. Let me tell you, this is the best brittle I have ever had. It is not too hard and does not stick to your teeth. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Merry Christmas from Texas...
Wonderful!
Thank you, Mrs.Tammy for sharing this video. Haven't seen anyone making this candy since l was a young girl my mom and granny would make this and many more candies for all of us grandchildren. Granny had 13 children and all had their own children s-o we are a big family. Lol but great memories. Stay safe and God bless y'all 🙏
Wow! So glad to see a microwave version of this favorite! So very good to see you feeling great and back in your kitchen sharing your love and talents with us!!!
Great recipe. I never knew peanut brittle could be this easy. I thank you so much. Everybody will have this on their Christmas plate this year.
You’re right I would pick the peanut brittle every time also because I love peanut butter🪄✨🤪✨♥️🥜🥜🥜🥜