Cinnamon Vanilla Candied Peanuts Recipe
These Cinnamon Vanilla Candied Peanuts are a delightful sweet and crunchy treat flavored with warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla. They are cooked in a sugar syrup to create a perfectly crystallized coating, then baked to ensure a crispy texture. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanuts and Flavorings
- 6 cups raw peanuts (skin on is fine)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Syrup
- 3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet with sides by spraying it with baking spray. Set it aside for later use.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sugar has fully dissolved and there are no visible granules left.
- Add Peanuts and Flavorings: Stir in the raw peanuts, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into the sugar syrup mixture.
- Cook Until Sugar-Crusted: Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently. Keep cooking until the peanuts become sugar-crusted and no liquid syrup remains on the bottom of the pan when stirred.
- Transfer to Baking Sheet: Remove the peanut mixture from the heat and immediately spread it out evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to form a single layer.
- Bake Peanuts: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring the peanuts at least once during baking to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cool Peanuts: After baking, remove the peanuts from the oven and stir them again to discourage sticking. Allow the peanuts to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store: Once fully cooled, transfer the cinnamon vanilla candied peanuts to airtight containers or resealable bags to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Make sure to spread the peanuts evenly on the baking sheet to promote even baking and prevent clumping.
- Stirring during baking helps prevent burning and ensures the coating crisps uniformly.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain crunchiness.
- These candied peanuts can be made ahead and stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Use raw peanuts with skin for added texture and flavor.
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