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Recipes Candied Chili-Garlic Peanuts
12 servings
45 minutes total (Active 20 minutes)
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 4 teaspoons chunky garlic paste
  • 1 lb dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Parchment paper
Steps
  1. Heat water and sugar in medium saucepan on medium-high for 4–5 minutes, shaking pan occasionally but without stirring, until sugar begins to melt.
  2. Reduce heat to low; cook 3–5 minutes, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon, until 240°F as measured with a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove pan from heat; stir in red pepper, garlic, peanuts, and salt. Return pan to heat. Cook and stir 1 more minute over medium-high, until sugar starts to crystallize, and peanuts are evenly coated.
  4. Transfer peanuts to parchment-lined baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Set aside to cool 20–30 minutes. Store in airtight container. (Makes about 4 cups.)

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 3g, Sodium 410mg, Total Carb 42g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 35g, Protein 9g, Calc 2%, Iron 6%