Cameroon

CAMEROON: Candied Peanuts (with nutmeg) 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups raw peanuts (groundnuts) – (292 g)
1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
1/2 cup water (118 ml)

DIRECTIONS:

Place peanuts on a skillet and roast on medium heat, stirring from time to time for about 5-10 minutes.

Add sugar, water, salt and nutmeg in a pot set on medium heat and stir to combine. Add in roasted peanuts and mix well. Bring to a bubble then keep stirring until the sugar crystallizes on the peanuts. This takes about 5 minutes.

Spread on a tray to cool then enjoy! To preserve, store in an airtight container.