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Candied Peanuts

By:Nagi
Published:25 May '14Updated:17 Dec '20
2 Comments
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One of my (many) fond food memories from a visit to New York are the street carts with candied nuts. So I decided to give it a go at home here in Down Under in Australia – and I have to say, it’s pretty darn close to the real thing! It’s effortless – 4 ingredients, 15 minutes of leisurely stirring – and stores for a week in an airtight container. Great idea for a homemade gift in pretty jars or tied into sacks!

I’ve made this with almonds and macadamias too. I think this recipe works best with smooth nuts – nuts like walnuts and pecans will probably be harder to evenly coat as clumps will form in the nooks and crannies.

Candied Peanuts - just like from the street carts in NYC! 4 ingredients, 15 min and super easy.

Candied Peanuts - just like from the street carts in NYC! 4 ingredients, 15 min and super easy.

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Candied Peanuts

Author: Nagi
Prep: 1 min
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 16 mins
Snacks, Sweets
5 from 1 vote
Servings6
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These candied peanuts are just like the ones from the New York street cards! They make a great gift - jar them or pack them in little sacks. They will store for around a week in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw peanuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or fry pan over medium heat, combine all ingredients other than the salt.
  • Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated and sugar crystals form. The peanuts should look like they are sandy and dry.
  • Lower the heat slightly and keep stirring. As you stir, small amounts of syrup will form - stir well to coat the peanuts evenly.
  • Keep stirring until the peanuts turn golden brown, being careful not to burn the nuts - around 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread onto a baking tray to cool, and sprinkle with salt.
  • When cool, break into clumps.

Recipe Notes:

Keeps for around a week, stored in an airtight container. This recipe has been adapted from the David Lebovitz Candied Peanuts recipe.
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2 Comments

  1. Chucker says

    February 14, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    In front of Sport, I can’t stop eating them. Soooo good.
    Could you put something else, spice, in to give them another dimension of taste ???

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    • Nagi says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Hi Chucker – you sure can!! N x

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