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Candied peanuts spilling out of a glass mason jar onto a wooden serving board.
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Candied Peanuts

These 2-ingredient candied peanuts get a crunchy, crackly sugar shell, a lot like Boston Baked Beans candy. They're perfect for gifting, snacking, or tossing on a salad for a sweet crunch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candied peanuts, homemade boston baked beans candy, peanuts, sugar coated peanuts
Servings: 4
Calories: 303kcal
Author: The SouthernPlate Staff

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups raw peanuts skin on

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
    1 cup sugar, ½ cup water
  • Add peanuts to sugar water. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the peanuts are completely sugar-coated and no sugar syrup remains. This will take about 30 minutes.
    2 cups raw peanuts
  • Pour the boiled peanuts out onto an ungreased cookie sheet and spread them out a bit. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Let the roasted peanuts cool on the cookie sheet, then store them in a sealed container.

Notes

Store your candied nuts in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze a batch of candied peanuts in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal