Peanuts, spiced

15 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGranulated sugar
½cupWater
1teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonNutmeg
1teaspoonCloves
3cupsRoasted peanuts -- skins on

Directions

Boil sugar, water, and spices until syrup reaches hard crack stage (293). Drop peanuts into syrup. Stir until nuts are dry looking.

Pour out on to waxed paper and let stand until cool and dry. Makes 3½ cups.

Recipe By : Anita A. Matejka