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Groundnut Sweet( Sugar Peanuts aka Candied nuts) – highly addictive peanuts that have crunchy sugar coated layer. Perfect on-the-go snacks and even during movie time or while reading.

Sugar Peanuts / Groundnut Sweet

Ground Peanuts aka Sugar Peanuts are precisely the kind of snack that you eat by the handful without realizing that you have over indulged. Picture yourself – watching television, reading your favorite spy novel and the bowl of nuts are within reach – before you know it, the bowl is empty and you are going NUTS for peanuts.

Groundnut sweet

These highly addictive candied peanuts  are color free ( no added color to make it bright), egg free ( vegan) but still have that crusted crunchy layer of sugar. A childhood street food for me, they are known as groundnut sweet in Cameroon(West Africa) and made with only with 3 ingredients.

Groundnut sweet

This one is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla bean or vanilla flavor and for the adventurous, add a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for an extra punch.In addition to  intensified  the  flavor of the peanuts, I  reduce the white sugar and replaced it with brown sugar.

Sugar Peanut

You may do the same or just use granulated sugar. Easy to make- groundnut sweet  can be made in two different ways. I have tried both of them and they get the job done, but I prefer the one over the other. I will tell you why. Roasting the peanuts first, minimizes any burns you would get from  the sugar sticking to the sheet. Use  any nuts on hand (Almond, cashew)  or a combination of nuts. Just  go nuts! 😉

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Groundnut Sweet (Sugar Peanuts aka Candied Nuts)

Highly addictive peanuts that have crunchy sugar coated layer. Perfect on-the-go snacks and even during movie time or while reading.
4.41 from 5 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 35 mins
African
Servings 4 -5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shelled peanuts
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar sub granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoons grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla flavor or 1 vanilla bean
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Bake shelled peanuts in the oven at 325 degrees on a cookie pan, single layer for about 15-20 minutes-Stirring the peanuts and rotating the tray for even roasting. Remove and set aside.

Method 1

  • Heat water in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla bean or flavor, bring to a boil. Add the roasted peanuts
  • Turn the heat to medium high to high, stirring occasionally, until sugar is grainy and crystallized, 15 to 18 minutes. Do not caramelize the sugar.
  • Remove from heat, spread it out on a cookie sheet or tray. Let it cool and serve

Method 2

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a 12inch skillet over medium heat, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla flavor, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add peanuts, and cook stirring, over medium heat until peanuts are evenly coated and crystalize. (Do not let it caramelize)Remove the peanuts and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes for even roasting.
  • Remove for oven and let it cool.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 100g| Calories: 582kcal (29%)| Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)| Protein: 19g (38%)| Fat: 36g (55%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Sodium: 23mg (1%)| Potassium: 565mg (16%)| Fiber: 7g (29%)| Sugar: 41g (46%)| Vitamin A: 50IU (1%)| Calcium: 101mg (10%)| Iron: 3.1mg (17%)
Author: AfricanBites
Course: Snack
Cuisine: African
Keyword: quick and easy, sugar peanuts
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Nutrition Facts
Groundnut Sweet (Sugar Peanuts aka Candied Nuts)
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 582 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 565mg16%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 41g46%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  3. Devon says

    My sugar got very dark and started to become burnt before it had dried up and crystallized. I pulled it off the heat because it was smoking and laid it flat on parchment it made a nice brittle but what do you think I did wrong?

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  6. EKONG-IDIAH says

    THANKS FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING.
    PLEASE, HOW CAN I ADD FOOD FLAVOUR LIKE HONEY TO ROASTED (FRIED) GROUNDNUT TO HAVE A DIFFERENT TASTE FROM NORMAL GROUNDNUT?

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  10. Bodas says

    Hi, stumbled on this site today and couldn’t believe what am seeing, whoa i love this, i always try and failed in it, guess at the point stirring to dryness…Thanks, will take a look

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  11. dee says

    Please make a recipe for coconut sweet! I can’t find any on the Internet, and it would be very appreciated.

    Reply

  14. Souleman says

    Thanks a lot… But where did I go wrong? I tried, but my nuts are still soft…rather than dry and crispy. What should I correct?

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Double check your measurements and try again . You have to keep stirring and not walk away. Let me know how it works

      Reply

  15. Bibi says

    Hi Imma, Stumbled upon this site today…thanks a lot for the gnut sweet recipe…will try it soon.
    You are awesome

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    • Africanbites says

      Yes , shelled peanuts are peanuts with the skin on and they are raw. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for stopping by Dorcas

      Reply

  19. Isabelle says

    Thank You, I love this. I was wondering if you could help me out with the apple pie recipe. I like the way you display your recipe, it always looks so yummy and makes it easy to try.

    Reply