Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

HOW TO MAKE GROUNDNUT SWEET USING HONEY

Login to Save
Lamin Akonjom
Lamin Akonjom
14 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Lamin Akonjom to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Groundnut Sweet

Cultural Context

Groundnut Sweet is a popular treat in Cameroon, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. This sweet delicacy showcases the local groundnut (peanut) and reflects the region's agricultural heritage. Traditionally made by combining roasted groundnuts with sugar, it has become a beloved snack, transcending borders and inspiring variations in other West African countries.

CameroonianCMdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
groundnuts
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds a tropical flavor.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: carob

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Carob is caffeine-free and offers a unique taste.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural ingredients.

1

Select good groundnuts and remove any bad ones.

2

Add 1/4 cup of water to an empty pot and bring it to a boil.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

4

Add the groundnuts to the boiling water.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the pot and mix well.

6

Cook until the water dries up and the groundnuts are coated with honey.

7

Ensure the pot is in contact with high heat throughout the cooking process.

8

Once the groundnuts are well coated and the desired color is achieved, transfer to a tray to cool.

Cooking Techniques

roastingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

pottray

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Peanut CandyGroundnut Candy

More Groundnut Sweet Videos

(3 videos)

Similar Cameroonian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)