Cinnamon Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Sticky, golden, and deeply satisfying, these honey roasted peanuts hit that perfect sweet-salty balance that makes it nearly impossible to stop at one handful. A glossy coat of honey, butter, and sugar caramelizes in the oven, locking in a crunch that store-bought versions rarely deliver. Many packaged roasted nuts sneak in warm spice blends that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding cinnamon, so making your own batch at home puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick without any of the usual spice-blend concerns, and the kosher salt keeps the whole thing from tipping too sweet. Watching the glaze set in the oven is genuinely satisfying — just keep an eye on those last few minutes, because the honey can go from perfect to overdone fast. Once they cool and the coating hardens into that signature crackly shell, you'll have a snack that works just as well at a party as it does straight from the jar on a Tuesday night.
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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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