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Burnt Peanuts

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Gronholz 

"As far as my family's concerned, I can't make this nutty snack too often. In fact, I save pint jars throughout the year as containers for this popular Christmas present."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts with skins (no substitutes)

What to Drink?
Cocktail Bulleit Southern Belle

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in peanuts. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes or until peanuts are coated and no syrup remains. Spread peanuts into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; separated with a fork. Bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by kievas 
These are awesome. Sure to become a yearly favorite. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by APNIECE 
Great recipe. Mine came out perfect and I will use the recipe again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Caroline 
When I baked them, the syrup turned like a liquid,and didn't coat the nuts like I though they... MORE


 
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