Peanut Drops

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!