Recipes
Candied Chili-Garlic Peanuts
12 servings
45 minutes total
(Active 20 minutes)
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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
- 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.
- Reduce heat to low; cook 3–5 minutes, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon, until 240°F as measured with a candy thermometer.
- 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.
- 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%