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Maní Confitado Crunchy Caramelized Peanuts

September 19, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez
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Crunchy Caramelized Peanuts are a traditional treat in Chile; there is no park without a street vendor offering it. I always thought it was complicated at home, but it is effortless, and they last longer—a must-try.
Maní Confitado Crunchy Caramelized Peanuts
Perfect snack for all the get-togethers going on during football season.

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Maní confitado chileno

Maní Confitado Crunchy Caramelized Peanuts

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The perfect snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups peanuts with skin (I used Spanish peanuts raw and unsalted from HEB)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare a baking sheet and cover it with foil, Silpat, or parchment paper.
  2. In a large pot, place all the ingredients and stir. Bring to medium-high heat and continue stirring occasionally.
    Peanuts on a pot
  3. When it boils, let it boil vigorously, stirring all the time.
  4. It will start to stick and be candied. Keep stirring until it looks like sand. If not cooked or are there still a lot of free sugar, add a little water to the pan (I use a spray bottle). Keep stirring.
    Maní confitado
  5. Pour over the prepared baking sheet and let it cool.
  6. Since I started with raw peanuts, and I like them very crunchy, I thought they lacked a bit, so I put them in the oven with the grill and kept stirring every 2 minutes until well caramelized—about 6 minutes total. Do not take out your eyes because it burns quickly.
    Caramelized Peanuts
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Keywords: Maní confitado, Crunchy Caramelized Peanuts

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