While I have been putting together a Piedmont Pan I have been making microwave peanut brittle but I would like to substitute Splenda for the sugar. Would anyone have a recipe for micro waving peanut brittle using Splenda as a sub for sugar?

Val

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Chris Allingham,

I don't believe you can use regular Splenda in peanut brittle. I've seen comments in some cooking forums that doing so will produce a thick syrup, but not brittle.

There is a recipe for regular peanut brittle (not microwaved) on the Splenda website that uses Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking:

Peanut Brittle using Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

"Peanut Brittle

Take the guess-work out of candy making. Use a candy thermometer.

Makes: 24 servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

1 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted

1. BUTTER a jellyroll pan or a slab of marble. Set aside.
2. COMBINE SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking, corn syrup, butter, and water in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Reduce temperature to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 275° F. (about 20 minutes). Add peanuts and continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches 295° F. (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and quickly sprinkle baking soda over mixture, stirring until blended. Pour into prepared pan or marble slab, spreading thinly. Cool and break into bite-size pieces. Store in an air-tight container."


Rusty

Thanks Rusty, I'll give this recipe a try.

Val