Whether you're looking for a sweet and crunchy treat or a unique addition to your next party platter, sugar-candied peanuts are a delectable snack that is sure to satisfy. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these caramelized nuts are incredibly easy to make and can be tailored to your personal taste preferences. From classic brown sugar candied peanuts to spicy chili-lime candied peanuts, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So grab a bag of peanuts and get ready to indulge in this irresistible treat!
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CANDIED PEANUTS (CARAMELIZED PEANUTS)
A recipe I found About.com under the Moroccan food section for snacks. Here is what was stated about the recipe: "Candied peanuts - or caramelized peanuts - are a popular Moroccan snack sold by street vendors and small shops which also offer roasted hummus, nuts, sunflower seeds, and other treats. Caramelized peanuts are fairly easy to make at home, but you'll need to be patient and work over a low heat to avoid burning the sugar as it caramelizes." I definitely recommend the addition of the salt if you want a sweet and salty peanut.
Provided by diner524
Categories Nuts
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and water in a skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- Add the peanuts and continue stirring for about 10 minutes, or until the liquids evaporate and a sandy-textured sugar mixture coats the peanuts.
- Lower the heat and continue stirring as the excess sugar in the pan begins to melt. This will take another several minutes. Once the syrup begins to form, it will turn from clear to golden to amber. Stir constantly, and be careful that the heat is not so high as to burn or darken the syrup too much.
- When the syrup is a medium amber color and the sugary coating on the peanuts has glazed, add the salt if using and turn the peanuts out into your prepared pan. Spread the candied peanuts into a single layer to cool.
- Be sure the caramelized peanuts are completely cool before storing in an airtight container.
CARAMELIZED CANDIED PEANUTS
Caramelized peanuts are coated with a delightfully crunchy sugar coating. They're easily made at home with just sugar, water, and raw peanuts.
Provided by Christine Benlafquih
Categories Snack
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Be sure the caramelized peanuts have cooled completely before storing them in an airtight container. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SUGAR-CANDIED PEANUTS
The secret to making these peanuts is to carefully follow the visual cues at each step of the recipe. You want to achieve just the right balance between crystallized sugar and melted caramelized sugar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat peanuts, sugar, and water in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is grainy and crystallized, 15 to 18 minutes. (Sugar should not caramelize.)
- Raise heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sugar just starts to melt again. (Sugar will start to caramelize. Adjust heat if sugar begins to burn or smoke.) Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Once peanuts are coated, with some crystallized sugar remaining, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; spread into a single layer using a rubber spatula.
- Transfer sheet to a wire rack, and let stand until cool and hardened, about 30 minutes.
SUGAR PEANUTS
My parents used to make this easy 3-ingredient snack for football parties. They are great to munch on and everyone loves them.
Provided by Melissa
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add peanuts, and cook stirring, over medium heat until peanuts are evenly coated, and no syrup is left in pan. Spread nuts out on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to evenly roast peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
SUGARED PEANUTS
"I tend to make these only for special occasions, such as holidays, because I cannot keep my husband and son (and myself!) away from them. They never last long, so you might want to make a double batch. -Polly Hall, Rockford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook until syrup has evaporated, about 10 minutes. , Spread peanuts in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt. , Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
CANDIED PEANUTS
This recipe came from Linden & Michelle St. Clair, former missionaries to Benin. It's in the cookbook "From Bugs to Beans."
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until all sugar has melted, stir constantly.
- Once the sugar is the consistency of corn syrup, add lemon juice while stirring rapidly.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts. Spread coated peanuts on an oiled baking sheet to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 52.7, Protein 17.5
SUGAR-AND-SPICE CANDIED NUTS
Categories Nut Dessert Bake Cocktail Party Super Bowl Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Spice Shower Party Gourmet Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly Small Plates
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly butter parchment.
- Stir together butter, sugar, corn syrup, spices, and salt in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Spread nuts in 1 layer on lined baking sheet, separating any clumps. Bake, stirring nuts once with a heatproof rubber (silicone) spatula halfway through baking (keep nuts in 1 layer), until golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 45 minutes, then break into small clusters with your hands.
SUGAR-AND-SPICE CANDIED NUTS
Here's a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the crunchy mixed nuts are hard to resist.-Tonya Burkhard, David, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil. In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add nuts; toss to coat. Spread into prepared pan., Bake 12-15 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once. Immediately transfer to waxed paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CAJUN SUGARED PEANUTS
I was headed to a Mardi Gras party and needed to throw something together fast. I had some raw peanuts on hand and decided to try candy coating them with a kick of Cajun seasonings added in. This is the result and they were a hit. 'Addictive' was the word most people used. Would be a great gift to give out during the holidays.
Provided by Heather Mays
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir sugar into water in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add peanuts, chipotle chile powder, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder into the liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and the remaining syrup coats the nuts, about 15 minutes; spread immediately onto the prepared baking sheet. Use forks to separate any peanuts stuck together and to get an even layer.
- Bake in preheated oven, stirring and then separating the peanuts every 5 minutes, until the peanuts are glazed, about 20 minutes total. Let peanuts cool completely before breaking into small pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 123.9 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
Tips:
- Use raw peanuts for the best results. Roasted peanuts will not have the same texture or flavor.
- Make sure the sugar syrup is at the hard crack stage before adding the peanuts. This will ensure that the peanuts are evenly coated and have a nice crunch.
- If you want to add any flavorings to the peanuts, such as vanilla extract or cinnamon, do so after the peanuts have been coated in the sugar syrup.
- Spread the peanuts out on a greased baking sheet and let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
- Candied peanuts can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Sugar-candied peanuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love.
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