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Sugared Peanuts

Name: Sugared Peanuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Ingredients: 5 cups unsalted peanuts; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

5 cups

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

"I tend to make these only for special occasions, such as holidays, because I cannot keep my husband and son (and myself!) away from them. They never last long, so you might want to make a double batch. —Polly Hall, Rockford, Michigan

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Ingredients

5 cups unsalted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook until syrup has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Spread peanuts in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Sugared Peanuts

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