Grenadian Groundnut Sugar Cake | @SpiceIslandCooking473

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are more widely available and affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is easier to find and store.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Spread groundnuts on a baking sheet and roast for about 2 hours.

Allow the roasted groundnuts to cool before removing the shells.

Grate ginger and set aside.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and water to make the syrup.

Add grated ginger to the sugar and water mixture and stir.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.

Remove the syrup from heat and quickly pour it over the roasted groundnuts, stirring to coat them evenly.

Pour the mixture onto a pan and spread it out to cool completely.

Once set, break into smaller pieces.

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