BHA & BHT Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Crunchy, golden, and glazed with just the right amount of sweetness, these honey roasted peanuts are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Store-bought versions are notorious for containing synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, but when you make them at home with raw peanuts, honey, butter, and a handful of pantry staples, you know exactly what's going in the bowl. The coating comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just honey, unsalted butter, and sugar melted into a glossy glaze — before the peanuts get spread out and slow-roasted until deeply caramelized and crunchy. A pinch of kosher salt balances the sweetness beautifully, and a little cayenne is there if you want a subtle kick. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool so the coating can set into that satisfying, crackly shell. Once they do, you'll have a snack that's genuinely better than anything off a store shelf — and completely free of anything you didn't put there yourself.
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8 servings
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey, butter, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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