Homemade Candied Peanuts (with a kick)

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

Start with a heavy bottom pot heated to medium-high.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 3/4 cups of water to the pot.

Add 2 cups of raw peanuts to the pot and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the peanuts are coated.

Continue stirring and cooking until the syrup thickens, about 3 minutes.

Watch for the mixture to resemble wet sand with peanuts as the water evaporates and sugar crystallizes.

Keep stirring to prevent the sugar from burning; if it darkens too quickly, reduce the heat or remove from the stove briefly.

Cook until the peanuts have a glistening coating, with most sugar melted but some crystallized texture remaining.

Turn off the heat and add a healthy pinch of salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, stirring to combine.

Pour the caramelized nuts onto a baking tray and spread them out to cool.

Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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