Football Season Chile Spiced Candied Peanuts
From valinkenmore 14 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 8
I was on the internet looking for ideas to make for my husbands group that get together to watch football and ran across this recipe. These chile-spiced candied peanuts mix sweet with subtle saltiness, and get a spicy kick from a touch of cayenne pepper. Read more They're perfect with beer or cocktails, and make a great homemade gift. From about.com See less
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar shopping list
- 1/4 cup water shopping list
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup shopping list
- 12-ounce package dry-roasted, lightly salted peanuts shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) shopping list
- Tip: Be sure to use pure maple syrup, NOT maple-flavored pancake syrup. If you don't have maple syrup, substitute honey or additional sugar. shopping list
How to make it
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and set aside.
- Place the sugar, water, and maple syrup in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the peanuts, and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar mixture thickens, the peanuts are well-coated, and very little sugar syrup remains at the bottom of the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, and pour the peanuts onto the foil-lined cookie sheet. Using a spatula, immediately spread the peanuts out on the sheet in a single layer, separating any nuts that clump together. Allow the nuts to cool completely.
- Transfer to a serving dish, and enjoy! Candied nuts may also be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
The Rating
Reviewed by 7 people-
I will have to do this one as now we have younger Football fans in the Family. We have a table full of snacks but most are spicy. Count down to Collage Football. WAR EAGLE!!!!!!
Jeff
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in Columbiana loved it
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what a kicked up recipe luv it thanks bunches high5
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in Mountianview loved it
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Can't wait for football season, and these look fantastic! Thanks for the recipe and high 5!
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