Nigerian Groundnut Candy
Crunchy peanuts set in a thin, glassy caramel. Easy to make and quickly gone.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Grease a baking tray or line it with baking paper and brush it with the oil. Have everything measured and ready.
- 2
Put the sugar and water in a heavy pan over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring.
- 3
Boil for 7 to 9 minutes, swirling the pan now and then, until the syrup is a deep golden amber.
8 min - 4
Take off the heat and quickly stir in the peanuts, salt and ginger.
- 5
Pour onto the tray and spread thin with an oiled spoon. Work fast as it sets quickly.
- 6
Leave to cool for 20 minutes until hard, then snap into pieces. Keep in an airtight tin.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
