jalapeno peanut brittle
1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup unsalted peanuts ( I prefer pecans)
2 Tbl. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2tsp. vanilla
spray cooking sheet and spatula with veg. spray. Combine sugars and
corn syrup in a microwave safe 2 qt. casserole or glass measure
Micro, uncovered at 100% power 4 min. Stir well. Stir in peanuts,
butter,jalapeno and salt until blended. Micro at 100% power 51/2
to 6 min. more. -Quickly!! stir in soda and vanilla.
Pour onto prepared sheet, spreading with spatula. Cool
until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.