Burnt Peanuts
Get ready to indulge in the nostalgic crunch of homemade Burnt Peanuts, a delightful treat featuring sugar-coated peanuts with a perfectly caramelized shell. This classic recipe combines raw peanuts, granulated sugar, and a touch of fragrant vanilla extract, creating a sweet and nutty snack that's impossible to resist. For an authentic twist, add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve that signature bright hue. With just 10 minutes of prep and easy-to-follow steps, you'll transform simple ingredients into a batch of irresistibly crunchy, candy-coated peanuts in under an hour. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping your favorite desserts, these burnt peanuts are a timeless confection with unbeatable flavor. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks (if they last that long!).
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat and set aside.
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
If using, add the red food coloring to the mixture for a classic burnt peanuts look.
Cook over medium heat, stirring consistently, until the sugar has dissolved completely (approximately 3-5 minutes).
Add the raw peanuts directly into the sugar syrup and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Continue to cook the peanuts, stirring constantly, as the syrup thickens and starts to crystallize around the peanuts (this process will take about 15-20 minutes).
As you stir, the sugar will clump and coat the peanuts. At first, it will appear dusty and powdery, but keep stirring! The sugar will eventually melt again and caramelize for a crisp shell.
Once the peanuts are evenly coated in a smooth, caramelized sugar shell, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
Use a heatproof spatula to spread the peanuts into an even layer, ensuring they don’t clump together as they cool.
Allow the burnt peanuts to cool completely on the baking sheet (approximately 20 minutes).
Once cooled, break apart any larger clusters if necessary, and store the burnt peanuts in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.2 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.7 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.2 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2202 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
