Brazilian Peanut Caramel Candy
A beloved Brazilian street-food treat, this chewy peanut candy combines roasted peanuts with a rich condensed milk caramel. Wonderfully addictive and incredibly easy to make, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 500 g roasted and shelled peanuts
- 500 g granulated sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (395 g)
- 3 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter
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Directions
- 1
Combine the peanuts, sugar, and margarine in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir continuously as the sugar begins to melt, making sure nothing sticks to the bottom.
- 3
Once a light syrup forms, pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir vigorously.
- 4
Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan, similar to fudge.
- 5
Pour onto a greased baking tray and smooth into an even layer with a spatula.
- 6
Allow to cool fully at room temperature, then cut into bite-sized pieces and serve.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use freshly roasted peanuts for the best flavour. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before it sets creates an irresistible sweet-salty contrast.
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