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Candied Peanuts Caramelized Peanuts

com under the moroccan food section for snacks. here is what was stated about the recipe: "candied peanuts – or caramelized peanuts – are a popular moroccan snack sold by street vendors and small shops which also offer roasted hummus, nuts, sunflower seeds, and other treats. " i definitely recommend the addition of the salt if you want a sweet and salty peanut.

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Ingredients

  • raw peanuts
  • sugar
  • water
  • salt

Preparation

  1. 1combine the sugar and water in a skillet
  2. 2cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until the mixture thickens into a syrup
  3. 3add the peanuts and continue stirring for about 10 minutes , or until the liquids evaporate and a sandy-textured sugar mixture coats the peanuts
  4. 4lower the heat and continue stirring as the excess sugar in the pan begins to melt
  5. 5this will take another several minutes
  6. 6once the syrup begins to form , it will turn from clear to golden to amber
  7. 7stir constantly , and be careful that the heat is not so high as to burn or darken the syrup too much
  8. 8when the syrup is a medium amber color and the sugary coating on the peanuts has glazed , add the salt if using and turn the peanuts out into your prepared pan
  9. 9spread the candied peanuts into a single layer to cool
  10. 10be sure the caramelized peanuts are completely cool before storing in an airtight container