How do I keep my peanut patties from having a caramel texture

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How do I keep my peanut patties from having a caramel texture

by PaulaAnn

My husband wants a "breakable" somewhat soft sugary texture peanut patty. Mine continually turn out caramelly, chewey and a bit sticky! I spooned out on greased wax paper and they still stick.

I use a standard recipe -
2 1/2 C sugar
2/3 C white syrup
1 C evaporated milk
3 C peanuts
--- Cook to soft ball (approx 1 hr) stiring occasionally ---
Remove from heat and add
1 T butter
1 t vanilla
Food coloring
--- Stir until creamy ---

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?

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Peant Patties-caramel texture
by: Tammy

I think if you heat the mixture to to either a firm ball stage (245-250) (When a small amount of sugar syrup is dropped into very cold water, it forms a ball that holds its shape, but it still sticky, when pressed with your fingers).

Or it sounds that you might want it a bit harder--heat it to Hard Ball Stage (250-265) (When a small amount of sugar syrup is dropped into very cold water, it forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable).

Peanut Patties
by: Lena

Hello!
It sounds like you are not boiling your candy long enough at the right temp. I've made it before and I've had to reboil it and after the second boil it set up perfect! I have a page on this site with a picture of my peanut patties I made. You might want to search for it. I believe I also posted my recipe. You can compare it with the one you used.
I hope that helps.

Madalena

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by: Lena

Here is a link to what I posted regarding the peanut patties I made. If the link doesn't work just search the site for peanut patties and it should be the first result. I starts by saying "My mom got me into this one!"

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