Wheat Free Honey Roasted Peanuts
Crunchy, golden, and glazed with a sticky-sweet honey coating, these roasted peanuts hit every note — sweet, salty, and just a little smoky if you go for the cayenne. Store-bought flavored nuts can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared processing lines, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly clean and simple. Raw peanuts, honey, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt are all you need to pull off something that tastes genuinely impressive. The low-and-slow roast at 325°F gives the glaze time to caramelize evenly without burning, and that final cool-down on the parchment is where the magic happens — the coating hardens into a satisfying, crackly shell. A little cayenne in the mix adds a gentle heat that makes the sweetness pop even more. These are dangerously snackable straight from the pan, but they also make a great topping for salads or a thoughtful homemade gift.
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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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