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Honey-Roasted Peanuts

Course: Candy & Confections, Snacks

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Raw Spanish Peanuts
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional

Instructions

  • Blanch peanuts in a pot of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Rub peanuts between hands or towels to remove the skins. Thoroughly dry the peanuts.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil or a silicone mat.
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stir butter, honey and salt. Heat until melted and bubbly. Add the peanuts and stir until well coated.
  • Spread the peanuts onto baking sheet in a single layer and place into the oven. Stir the peanuts every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Continue to roast until the peanuts are well browned, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the peanuts are roasting, combine sugar, chili powder and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • When peanuts are finished roasting, remove them to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add sugar mixture a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue to stir as the peanuts cool to prevent sticking.
  • Cool completely and the store in an air tight container.

Variations:

  • Use brown sugar instead of white for a richer, molasses-like flavor.
  • The chili powder in this recipe is not very strong or spicy at all. If you'd like more spice, try adding some cayenne or chipotle pepper instead.
  • Alternatively, omit chili and garlic powders and add cinnamon instead.
  • Feel free to experiment with adding different combinations of spices.