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Handmade! Enjoy this uniquely delicious peanut brittle, made in the traditional style of the late 1800s. The flavor is rich and the texture, while crunchy, is smooth, with a lingering taste. Contains plenty of peanuts, too. The pieces are thicker than most commercial brands satisfying yet so good you won’t want to stop!
Product Details
Size: 4 ounces in a 4x6" bag
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Peanut brittle, aka “Ground Nut Candy,” started out in the
mid-1800s. Rumor has it that peanut brittle was a Southern favorite invented there around 1847. Not so – sightings of peanut brittle was everywhere from Pittsburgh
to Boston. Civil War soldiers received peanut brittle in packages from home. And the stories of peanut brittle ran rampant! In fact, one unlikely Appalachian legend describes the origin of peanut brittle this way:
Folk Perspective: Tony Beaver and the Peanut Brittle
Incident
When Tony Beaver was born, he was your average West Virginia baby: normal weight, normal size. But soon, he went through a growth spurt that would not stop. He grew to be a large, strapping guy with a fondness for the
outdoors. In fact, he was so fond that he lived at a lumber camp he built near the mythical “Eel River.” A congenial guy, he made himself available to those in distress, their summons passed on to him by a seemingly tireless jaybird.
To get a better idea of Tony Beaver’s greatness, one cold
winter, when the snow was so high the mountain folk couldn’t gather firewood, Tony single-handed crossed the snowbanks, cut off the tops of the trees and dropped them down the local’s chimneys. When the spring crop failed, Tony, whose garden sprouted produce as oversized as he was, grew ‘‘tater’’ that spread across four acres of ground, and kept the entire town fed for weeks.
So, you can imagine the magnitude of what occurred when
peanut brittle was involved. Apparently, the Eel River breeched its banks and threatened to flood the town, destroying everything. Quick-thinking Tony Beaver
stopped the flood by pouring vast quantities of molasses into the river then adding, to ensure the safety of one and all, peanuts. The locals were saved and, in the process, a new candy was created. West Virginians, in their
jubilation, started making the peanut brittle and have been making it ever since.
Shipping
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Please allow 3-5 business days for processing new retail orders. Many of our products are hand-made and assembled, so some orders may experience some delays depending on availability. Most orders are shipped within 5 business days. If you have any questions or concerns about your order please reach out to us.
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
