Sweet and Spicy Caramelized Peanuts

My love of nuts comes from my father. Not only are they addictive, but these slightly spicy and sweet peanuts are easy to make with just a few ingredients. The art of making ordinary peanuts …

extraordinary!

500 ml (2 cups)

Ingredients

• 250 mL (1 cup) sugar
• 45 mL (3 tbsp.) water
• 500 mL (2 cups) unsalted peanuts
• 10 mL (2 tsp.) kosher salt
  
• 5 mL (1 tsp.) smoked salt
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste

HOW TO

In a saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and liquid begins to boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar crystallizes (texture will be sandy).

Transfer to a baking sheet and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container