Citrus Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Warm, glossy, and deeply caramelized, these honey roasted peanuts hit every note — sweet, salty, and just a little smoky if you go for the cayenne. A lot of store-bought flavored nuts sneak in citrus-based preservatives or natural flavors that can be hard to track down on a label, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Here, the coating is nothing but honey, butter, sugar, and salt, which means you know exactly what you're eating. The technique is simple: a quick stovetop glaze, a single layer on a parchment-lined pan, and a watchful eye in those last few minutes as the honey deepens to a rich amber. Once they cool, the coating cracks into a satisfying crunch that's honestly hard to stop snacking on. Pile them into a bowl for a party, pack them into jars as a gift, or just keep them on the counter and accept that they won't last long.
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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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