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Ingredients
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2 cups raw peanuts
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1 cup white sugar
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⅓ cup water
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1 pinch coarse sea salt, or to taste
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1 pinch ground cinnamon (Optional)
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1 pinch chili powder (Optional)
Directions
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Grease a baking sheet or line with a silicone mat.
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Cook and stir peanuts, sugar, and water together in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat until liquid evaporates and nuts begin to crust with the hardening sugar; about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and continue to cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to coat peanuts with syrup as the sugar begins to melt and darken to a deep caramel color, about 10 minutes. Tilt pan away from the heat as needed to allow peanut mixture to darken without burning. Remove from heat immediately when peanuts are deeply bronzed; stir.
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Sprinkle peanuts with sea salt and cinnamon or chili powder; tilt peanuts onto prepared baking sheet to cool completely. Break up clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Cook's Notes:
I really like them with a good pinch of chipotle chile pepper. It gives them a great little kick that will have your guests coming back for more.
I find raw peanuts at the local bulk food market, and they are very reasonably priced.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
304 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 304 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Sodium 48mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 26g | |
Protein 9g | 19% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 36mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 261mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.