What is unique about Peanut Brittle? It is hard and sweet! In the same
way, God wants us to guard our hearts in Christ Jesus, which can be hard
to do, but the result is sweet for our lives!
In Ephesians 6:14, we are told to put on the "Breastplate of Righteousness."
In Bible times the breastplate of a Roman soldier was made of a hard
material and was used as a defensive measure to protect his vital organs.
Likewise, Jesus protects our hearts from sin and from Satan. He makes us righteous
"right with God."
Without God's help, it would be hard to guard our hearts. But with
God's help, we will have sweet success! (see
coordinating lesson on the Armor of God)
Follow the recipe below to make Breastplate Brittle:
Caution: This recipe contains peanuts
which can be highly allergic to certain individuals!
What You Need: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup
water, 2-1/2 cups peanuts, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1
teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking soda,
candy thermometer.
What You Do: Combine sugar, syrup, and water in a saucepan;
cook over low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add peanuts, and
cook until candy thermometer registers 290 degrees. Remove from heat;
add butter, salt, vanilla, and soda. Mix well. Spread thinly onto two
buttered cookie sheets. Place in freezer for quick cooling. Break into
pieces. Makes two pounds of brittle.
Optional: Shape heavy-duty tinfoil into molds to create
miniature breastplates. Spray the inside of the molds with nonstick
cooking spray. Place the molds onto a cookie sheet then pour the
brittle into the molds. (No more than 3/8" deep) Place in freezer
for quick cooling.
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