Cashew Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Roasted peanuts coated in honey, butter, and a touch of sugar are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you can make them. The glaze caramelizes in the oven into a glossy, crunchy shell with just the right balance of sweet and salty — and if you add the optional cayenne, there's a gentle heat that keeps you reaching back into the bowl. Many store-bought flavored nuts are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own batch at home is a smart way to keep things clean and worry-free. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no hidden surprises in the coating. The technique is simple: melt, coat, spread, and roast — just keep a close eye toward the end since the honey glaze can go from golden to too dark in a matter of minutes. Once they cool, the clusters break apart into perfectly crunchy, caramel-coated bites that work just as well on a snack board as they do straight from the pan.
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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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