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Sugar Candied Peanuts Recipe

Experience the irresistible crunch and sweetness of homemade sugar candied peanuts, a treat that delights with every bite and promises a perfect balance of caramelized sugar and a subtle hint of salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon flake salt
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups raw peanuts

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and combine the raw peanuts, sugar, and water. Stir continuously as the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Keep stirring for about 8–10 minutes, allowing the water to evaporate while the sugar re-crystallizes, forming a sandy coating around the peanuts.
  2. Once the sugar starts to dry and clings to the peanuts, quickly sprinkle in the flake salt and give everything a final stir to ensure even distribution.
  3. Transfer the coated peanuts onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spreading them out into a single layer. If any nuts are stuck together, separate them while still warm. Let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal

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