Candy Making Got Interrupted - Can I Restart?

[Kim Shook]

I got interrupted while boiling the sugar, light corn syrup and water for my peanut brittle.  It had gotten to 223F on its way to the 240F it needs to be before adding the peanuts.  I turned it off and set it aside.  Can I bring it back up to temp and continue with the recipe?

[pastrygirl]

Sure, give it a shot. If it has started to crystallize already, it may be best to add a bit of water to dissolve any sugar then re-cook to temp. 

[Darienne]

I've done it a couple of times and it worked out.  I did wonder as I did it though....

[Kim Shook]

Thanks so much - it worked just fine.  I'm posting a picture in the 2018 Holiday Cooking and Baking thread!