Football Season Chile Spiced Candied Peanuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I was on the internet looking for ideas to make for my husbands group that get together to watch football and ran across this recipe. These chile-spiced candied peanuts mix sweet with subtle saltiness, and get a spicy kick from a touch of cayenne pepper. Read more . They're perfect with beer or cocktails, and make a great homemade gift. From Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup |
12-ounce package dry-roasted, lightly salted peanuts |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) |
tip: be sure to use pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored pancake syrup. if you don't have maple syrup, substitute honey or additional sugar. |
Directions:
1. Line a cookie sheet with foil and set aside.
2. Place the sugar, water, and maple syrup in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the peanuts, and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
4. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar mixture thickens, the peanuts are well-coated, and very little sugar syrup remains at the bottom of the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and pour the peanuts onto the foil-lined cookie sheet. Using a spatula, immediately spread the peanuts out on the sheet in a single layer, separating any nuts that clump together. Allow the nuts to cool completely.
6. Transfer to a serving dish, and enjoy! Candied nuts may also be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
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