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shipwreck 24-03-2004 03:23 AM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
I make my brittle and keep it in ziplock bags, which works fine.
However, once they come out of the bag, much like meringues, they
absorb moisture and become gooey.

Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? I realize it's the
nature of the beast, but maybe some suggestions?

Thanks

Wayne Boatwright 24-03-2004 04:24 AM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
shipwreck > wrote in
:

> I make my brittle and keep it in ziplock bags, which works fine.
> However, once they come out of the bag, much like meringues, they
> absorb moisture and become gooey.
>
> Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? I realize it's the
> nature of the beast, but maybe some suggestions?
>
> Thanks
>


A covered candy dish works for me.

CoastWatcher 25-03-2004 02:22 AM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
Well shucks, my brittle is sooo good it doesn't last long enough for
such a problem. :-)

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> shipwreck > wrote in
> :
>
>
>>I make my brittle and keep it in ziplock bags, which works fine.
>>However, once they come out of the bag, much like meringues, they
>>absorb moisture and become gooey.
>>
>>Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? I realize it's the
>>nature of the beast, but maybe some suggestions?
>>
>>Thanks
>>

>
>
> A covered candy dish works for me.



shipwreck 25-03-2004 02:47 AM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
Ahhhh...Bravo!!

There's always one in the crowd :-)



On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:22:35 -0800, Coas****cher
> wrote:

>Well shucks, my brittle is sooo good it doesn't last long enough for
>such a problem. :-)
>
>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> shipwreck > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>
>>>I make my brittle and keep it in ziplock bags, which works fine.
>>>However, once they come out of the bag, much like meringues, they
>>>absorb moisture and become gooey.
>>>
>>>Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? I realize it's the
>>>nature of the beast, but maybe some suggestions?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>

>>
>>
>> A covered candy dish works for me.



alexbrown77 25-03-2004 09:12 PM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
Sugar is hydroscopic so it natually absorbs moisture, causing it to
break down. To prevent this, keep it in ziplock bags and place in the
freezer. It will not change the consistency of the brittle but will
slow down the process. Make sure that the bags are sealed well or they
will take on the odors of the freezer-yuck.

Snowfeet1 26-03-2004 02:21 AM

Repost: How to Keep Peanut Brittle well.....brittle?
 
And never make it when weather is humid


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