Baked Boston Peanuts Recipe
Overview:
Name: Baked Boston Peanuts
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description: Make and share this delightful Baked Boston Peanuts recipe, perfect for any occasion, from lovewithrecipes.com.
Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 607.4
- Fat Content: 36g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 595.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 61.8g
- Fiber Content: 6.2g
- Sugar Content: 52.9g
- Protein Content: 18.8g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Spanish peanuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
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| 1 | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
| 2 | In a heavy medium skillet, cook peanuts, sugar, and water over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed and peanuts are coated with sugar, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. |
| 3 | Transfer to a greased jellyroll pan. |
| 4 | Bake for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. |
| 5 | Spread on aluminum foil to cool. |
| 6 | Store in an airtight container. |
Recipe Yield:
- 4 cups
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your oven is ready for baking when the peanuts are prepared.
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Prepare the Peanuts Mixture: In a heavy medium skillet, combine the Spanish peanuts, sugar, and water. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is absorbed, and the peanuts are nicely coated with the sugar. This process usually takes about 20 minutes. Don’t forget to sprinkle the mixture with salt to enhance the flavor!
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Transfer to Jellyroll Pan: Once the peanuts are nicely coated and the liquid is absorbed, transfer the mixture to a greased jellyroll pan. This will ensure that the peanuts bake evenly in the oven.
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Bake: Place the jellyroll pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Remember to stir the peanuts halfway through the baking time, around the 5-minute mark. This ensures that they bake evenly and don’t stick together.
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Cool: Once baked, spread the peanuts on aluminum foil to cool. This step allows them to cool down and become crispy.
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Store: Once completely cooled, transfer the baked Boston peanuts to an airtight container for storage. This will help keep them fresh and crunchy for longer periods.
Serving Suggestions:
These Baked Boston Peanuts make for a delightful snack or dessert option. Serve them at parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoy them as a tasty treat throughout the day. They also make for great homemade gifts during festive seasons like Christmas, Hanukkah, or Thanksgiving.
So why wait? Try out this easy and delicious recipe today and share the joy of Baked Boston Peanuts with your loved ones! 🥜🍬✨
