Ingredients
Jalapeno (chopped) 1 -2
(I used 2 and it wasn’t very spicy….FYI)
Water, 1/3 cup
Sugar, 2 cups
Light corn syrup, 1 cup
Peanuts, 3 cups
Salt, 1 teaspoon
Butter, 2 teaspoons
Baking soda, 2 teaspoons
Instructions
Step 1
Put jalapeno and water into a glass measuring cup, and microwave for 5 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Discard the jalapenos and reserve liquid.
Step 2
Mix sugar, jalapeno liquid and syrup well in a large non-stick saucepan. Over medium heat, stir until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees, then add peanuts.
Step 3
Stir constantly until candy reaches 298 degrees, remove from heat, and add salt, butter, and baking soda, stirring well to combine.
Step 4
Let cool completely and then break into bite-size pieces on a well buttered non-stick baking sheet. Enjoy!
Recipe Yield: 18 servings
