Jalapeno Peanut Brittle

Jalape�o Peanut Brittle
1/4 C. plus 2 T. fresh jalape�o peppers, cleaned, finely chopped
(no seeds and no white part)
1/4 C. light corn syrup
1 1/4 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. raw peanuts
2 T. butter, divided
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 drops green food coloring
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Generously butter a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Set aside.
In a skillet melt 1 tablespoon of the butter; add jalape�os and
peanuts, and cook over low heat until peppers are soft.
In a saucepan, combine sugar and syrup and bring to a boil over
medium heat. Add jalape�os and peanuts. Stir well, and cook until
mixture reaches the soft crack stage on a candy thermometer. Remove
from heat.
Blend in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla extract, almond
extract and food coloring until well mixed. Sprinkle baking soda
evenly over the cooked mixture and stir well. When foamy, pour
immediately onto the prepared jellyroll pan. Spread out into a thin
layer. Let cool on jellyroll pan until until brittle and cool enough
to handle. Break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight
container
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