Mustard Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Crunchy, golden, and glazed with a sticky-sweet coating, these roasted peanuts hit every note — sweet, salty, and just a little smoky if you go for the optional cayenne kick. Store-bought flavored nuts can be a minefield for anyone avoiding mustard, since seasoning blends and coatings often sneak it in without much fanfare on the label. Making them at home with this short, straightforward ingredient list means you know exactly what's going into every handful. The honey and butter melt together into a glossy glaze that clings to every peanut, and the oven does the heavy lifting from there. Keeping a close eye during those last few minutes is the only real trick — the honey caramelizes fast, and that's what gives you that deep, lacquered crunch once they cool. Let them set completely before breaking apart the clusters, and you'll have a snack that's genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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