Does weather affect peanut brittle?

Table of Contents:

1. Does weather affect peanut brittle?
2. How do you keep brittle crunchy?
3. How can you tell if peanut brittle is done without a thermometer?
4. Can I use sour cream instead of applesauce?
5. What can I use as a substitute for applesauce?

Does weather affect peanut brittle?

Humidity is the enemy of candy makers. The perfect candy-making climate has a relative humidity of less than 35 percent. ... Because excessive softness in candy is the result of high relative humidity, you can also cook hard candies, such as peanut brittle, to 2 degrees higher than the temperature your recipe calls for.

How do you keep brittle crunchy?

Add 1 tbsp. baking soda for each cup of the sugar syrup. This injects millions of tiny bubbles into the candy, making it more delicate and crisp as it hardens later on. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the brittle.

How can you tell if peanut brittle is done without a thermometer?

A candy thermometer is your best bet, but you can use a digital one as long as it reads high enough—or if you're completely without a thermometer, you can use the water test: You'll know it's hot enough when a bit of the syrup dropped into cold water completely hardens and becomes, well, brittle.

Can I use sour cream instead of applesauce?

Sour Cream: Sour cream is thick and creamy, and it will also add texture and make your baked goods spongy. ... Sometimes it gives other baked goods a more rubbery texture, though. Cream Cheese: Cream cheese will turn out thicker than sour cream, but it works as an applesauce substitute in baking.

What can I use as a substitute for applesauce?

Pureed pears, peaches and other fruit will work but may leave a slightly stronger taste. Mashed bananas can be used as a substitute for oil or applesauce. Mashed sweet potatoes can also work when substituting applesauce in baking.