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.
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Iqrar Mehdi
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. My caramelized peanuts turned out inedible.
Taryn Leren
[email protected]I don't recommend this recipe. My caramelized peanuts turned out burnt.
Arman Khan136
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are a bit too hard for my taste.
Jake Corby
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my caramelized peanuts didn't turn out as crunchy as I wanted them to be.
Andreana Adolie
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Md Rubail
[email protected]I've never made candied peanuts before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making them again.
Samia Rob
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are a great way to use up leftover peanuts.
Samiya Thomas
[email protected]I love the way these candied peanuts taste in cookies. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.
Tahmina yeasmin Tahmina yeasmin
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are the perfect crunchy topping for ice cream or yogurt.
Rani sahiba Rani sahiba
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different candied peanut recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's so easy to make and the peanuts always turn out perfectly.
Miss Ahhh2014
[email protected]These candied peanuts are a great gift idea. I always have a jar on hand to give to friends and family.
Zeno Sharif
[email protected]I love these caramelized peanuts! They're the perfect addition to my trail mix.
Saad Rahman
[email protected]These candied peanuts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Sialkot Pets
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Naminya Motion
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are a great make-ahead snack. I always have a batch on hand for when I need something sweet and crunchy.
Mubashir Arshad
[email protected]I've made these candied peanuts several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect crunchy, sweet snack.
Sia _334u
[email protected]These caramelized peanuts are SO GOOD! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.