Pescatarian Honey Roasted Peanuts
Warm, glossy, and just a little addictive, these honey roasted peanuts hit every note — sweet, salty, and with a gentle kick of heat if you lean into the cayenne. The honey and butter glaze caramelizes in the oven into a lacquered coating that crunches satisfyingly with every bite. This is the kind of snack that disappears fast at a party or makes a genuinely impressive homemade gift. Since the whole recipe is built around pantry staples and raw peanuts, there's nothing to second-guess — no meat, no seafood, no hidden animal products beyond butter and honey, which fit comfortably within a plant-forward, pescatarian lifestyle. The key is patience during that final stretch in the oven: the glaze can go from golden to burnt in minutes, so keep a close eye and pull them when they look just barely done. Once they cool on the parchment, the coating firms up into that perfect, crackly shell. Break apart the clusters and try not to eat them all before they make it to the bowl.
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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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