2 lbs. peanuts to 1 lb. sugar
Take 3 lbs. sugar and 1/2 oz. cream of tartar, put dry in a kettle, set on fire, stir quick until there is enough sugar to cover them, when nuts turn to a light brown, pour on marble, press down to an inch thickness and cut while warm.
Boil 5 lbs. old candy, 1 qt. water, 3 lbs. glucose to 280°, put in nuts and work as above, roast nuts to light brown before using.
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Peanut Bar (2)
2 lbs. peanuts to 1 lb. sugar, take 3 lbs. sugar and 1/2 oz. cream of tartar, put dry in a kettle, set on fire, stir quick until melted, throw in nuts slowly, until there is enough sugar to cover them, when nuts turn to a light brown, pour on marble, press down to a inch thickness and cut while warm.
Boil 5 lbs. old candy, 1 qt. water, 3 lbs. glucose to 280°, put in nuts and work as above, roast nuts light brown before using.
Original Recipe (2)
