Peanut Brittle

Grandma loved a good peanut brittle. That and old fashioned ribbon candy were two staples at Christmas time.

2 cups chopped roasted nuts
3 cups granulated sugar

Put sugar in frying pan. Stir over slow fire. It will lump, then gradually melt. When pale coffee color, and clear, add nuts and pour quickly on greased tin. When cold break into pieces.