Peanut Drops
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups peanuts
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 tbsp ginger paste or grated ginger
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon*
1/8 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Arrange the peanuts in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
2) When cool enough to handle, peel the peanuts and set side.
3) To a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat, add the water, brown sugar, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and stir. (*Note: You can other spices too, according to taste. For example, sometimes I add a dash of ground cloves along with the cinnamon.)
4) Bring everything to a rolling simmer. Stir occasionally, and once the liquid begins to reduce, add the peanuts.
5) Stir often, and allow the liquid to reduce to a thick syrup. This will take about 20 minutes.
6) While still hot, drop large spoonfuls of the peanuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Enjoy!
