In this video, you'll see how to make a quick-and-easy homemade peanut brittle recipe. The trick to making this top-rated recipe is to have all the in... See moregredients measured out and ready to go in advance. Everything comes together quickly here and you’ll need to be able to react fast. See how it's done. You’ll also get tips for getting that caramelized, toasty flavor and see tricks for determining when your brittle’s done without a candy thermometer. Homemade peanut brittle makes the best food gift for Christmas. Watch the video, then get Amanda’s top-rated recipe for Mom's Best Peanut Brittle.