Sugar Roasted Peanuts

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WARNING:  These are can't-stop-eating delicious and oh so very addictive, please don't say I did not warn you. My husband tells me while he shoves handfuls into his mouth,like a chipmunk to stop making these, everytime a new batch is made. I think  that almonds could probably be used instead of the peanuts, and that adding a hint of cinnamon would be nice. While making these, remember to keeping stirring the peanuts, while in the pan, the last couple of minutes will go real fast, when the liquid turns to powder. You want to get in on a baking sheet just before that. Grease your baking sheet before you start, so it's ready to go into the oven, as soon as the peanuts are dry again. These are a great snack,  I want to make some to give as Christmas gifts this year. Hope you give them a try.
 
2 cups sugar, 4 cups RAW peanuts, 1 cup water

add everything into a pan

bring to a boil and keep stirring

once the liquid, turns into sugar again, remove from heat

pour onto a WELL GREASED baking sheet, bake for 30 minutes



Sugar Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients:
2 Cups  Sugar
1 Cup  water
4 Cups  dry raw peanuts

Instructions:
In a large saucepan mix all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil and stir every 5-10 minutes.
Continue boiling and stirring until the water is COMPLETELY dissolved and the sugar re-crystallizes onto the peanuts. (Around 30 minutes)

Immediately remove the peanuts from the stove and pour into well greased baking sheets. Bake at  170º/300 for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.

Allow to cool, then enjoy!

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    This is not fair. You are tempting us all the time! Such a good idea to substitute popcorns while watching TV.
    Kiss
    Patrícia

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  2. Manuela ©December 5, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Que maravilha Diana!
    Sortudo de quem receber essa maravilhosa prenda :)
    Beijinhos

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  3. KarenDecember 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    seriously - we must be married to cousins or something - this is exactly what Frank would be shoving in all the time - should I or shouldn't I? That is the question!

    Hugs and Kisses
    karen

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  4. Manuela ©December 31, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Diana, mandei-te uma msg no FB mas acho que não viste.
    Já fiz os teus amendoins :)
    Só que da primeira vez quando os levei ao forno o açucar voltou a derreter e a queimar... Não sei se fiz algo errado?
    Então tentei fazer novamente, mas torrei os amendoins primeiro e depois é que fiz a calda e ficaram maravilhosos. Assim não foi preciso levá-los ao forno novamente. Toda a gente gostou, inclusive a minha irmã pediu a receita.
    Beijinhos e um bom ano para ti e para a tua família ♥

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