My Cousin Gurthy's Famous Peanut Brittle

Here is the recipe for Gurthy Averett's peanut brittle that he brought to the family reunion at Jo Anne Hill's house (Greensoboro, Alabama) in early May. It is delicious!

Cousin Gurthy’s Famous Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup water
½ stick butter

Combine in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until it spins a thread.

Add 1-2 cups raw peanuts and stir. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon soda.

Spread on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with Pam. Spread it out.

Cool and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

From:
Gurthy Averett, age 94, Selma, Alabama (Jerry’s first cousin, our second cousin, I think)